The Indiana Department of Health reported 31 new measles cases across the state
The Indiana Department of Health reported 31 new measles cases statewide over three days, bringing the yearly total to 97 as of Friday. LaGrange County had the most cases, with 22, up from 10 on Wednesday; Elkhart County reported two new cases, bringing its total to three. The department said most cases involved people not believed to be vaccinated.
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The Indiana Department of Health reported 31 new measles cases across Indiana over three days, bringing the state’s total for the year to 97 as of Friday, according to WSBT.
LaGrange County reported 22 cases this year, up from 10 reported Wednesday, making it the hardest-hit county in the state. Two recent cases in Elkhart County brought its total to three.
The department said most cases were in people not believed to be vaccinated. Medical experts urged people to keep themselves and their families up to date on measles vaccination.
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WSBT directly reports 31 new Indiana measles cases over three days. SSBCrack’s headline repeats the 31-case claim, but its brief text offers no distinct reporting; WNDU reports a different increase of 24 since Tuesday.