INDIANA — State health officials are rolling out enhanced infection control measures as measles cases continue to climb across Indiana, with total infections reaching 145.
Data from the Indiana Department of Health show that the vast majority of individuals with known details who contracted the virus were either entirely unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
Localized Breakdown of Cases
Measles infections have been confirmed across multiple counties throughout the state. According to state data, the distribution of cases by county of residence includes:
- LaGrange: 36 cases
- Adams: 19 cases
- Wayne: 17 cases
- Allen: 14 cases
- Miami: 10 cases
- Jennings: 9 cases
- Parke: 9 cases
- Switzerland: 6 cases
- DeKalb: 5 cases
- Elkhart: 3 cases
- Jay: 3 cases
- Randolph: 3 cases
- Kosciusko: 2 cases
- Noble: 2 cases
- Clark: 1 case
- Henry: 1 case
- Marshall: 1 case
- Ohio: 1 case
- Putnam: 1 case
- Ripley: 1 case
- Steuben: 1 case
Hospital Response and Patient Guidance
In response to the rising numbers, healthcare facilities across Indiana are actively educating hospital staff and reinforcing strict infection prevention protocols to safeguard patients, visitors, and medical workers.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air and typically triggers symptoms including a high fever, cough, red eyes, and a characteristic rash.
Health officials strongly urge anyone who suspects they may have measles to call ahead before visiting a doctor’s office, clinic, or emergency room. Advance notice allows medical staff to prepare proper isolation procedures and prevent potential exposure to others in waiting areas.
