Letters from your state epidemiologist

Welcome! My job as the Utah state epidemiologist is to take data and figure out what it means for the health of Utahns. This series is my way to share that information with everyone. I want to give everyone in Utah information they can use to be as healthy as possible. In this series I will take data we have in the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and explain what it means to me. I will let you know what I worry about and what reassures me. I hope these letters help you understand what you should be concerned about and what you can do to stay healthy. Click on any topic below and watch for more to come!

Woman in gray coat standing by a calm lake with trees in the background, on a cloudy day.

Young child with red rash on face and hands, lying on a pillow and looking unwell.

Measles ain't just a cold!

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A baby in a white onesie is crawling on a carpeted floor indoors.

Should you get an early measles vaccine for your baby?

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Person pointing to a bandage on their upper arm with a thumbs up gesture.

Do the number of vaccinated people with measles in Utah mean something isn't working right?

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Bar chart showing number of cases by age group; 5-12 years has highest cases.

Digging into details: Ages of people with measles in Utah

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Toddler with a pacifier and red rash on face and neck, looking downward.

Should you worry about measles?

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