The last reported measles infection in Utah was in March of 2023. A person who was not vaccinated traveled outside the U.S. and brought measles back to Utah. We don't believe anyone else in Utah got measles from this person.

Before that, there were 3 people in Utah who had measles in February 2017. The first person who had measles was a young child who had traveled internationally to an area where measles was spreading. The child was not up-to-date on vaccinations. The child had contact with many people, including at church gatherings, family events, and multiple medical visits when they returned to Utah. Two people who were not vaccinated for measles and had contact with the child became infected with measles.

We don’t know. There have been no reports of anyone with measles in Utah, but we are keeping a close eye on the situation.

Not if you are up-to-date with your measles vaccinations. Most people born after 1957 need 2 doses of the MMR vaccine to be fully protected against measles.

Talk to a healthcare provider about getting another dose of the MMR vaccine if you were born after 1957 or vaccinated before 1968. The majority of people born before 1957 are likely to have been infected with measles and therefore are presumed to be protected. An older type of vaccine was used between 1963 and 1967 but it did not provide immunity that lasted very long. Anyone who got a measles vaccine between 1963 and 1967 is considered unvaccinated. These people should get a MMR shot. 

We recommend everyone make sure you are protected against measles.

You are considered to be protected against measles if at least 1 of the following applies to you:

• You have a written record of your vaccine history and it shows you are up-to-date on the number of doses you need for your age.
  • You are considered up-to-date with 1 dose of MMR vaccine if you are:
    • Preschool aged (older than 12 months but not in kindergarten yet).
    • An adult who is NOT in high school, college, or another post-high school educational institution, NOT a healthcare worker, and NOT traveling internationally or to a place with an active measles travel advisory.
    • Age 6 to 12 months AND traveling internationally or to a place with an active measles travel advisory.
  • You are considered up-to date with 2 doses of MMR vaccine (separated by 28 days) if you are:
    • In kindergarten through grade 12.
    • Attending college or another post-high school educational institution.
    • A healthcare worker.
    • Older than 12 months AND traveling internationally or to a place with an active measles travel advisory.
• You have lab results that show enough measles antibodies in your blood (laboratory evidence of immunity).
• You have lab results that show you have had a measles infection in the past.
  • Verbal history of measles does not count.
• You were born before 1957 (people born before 1957 have most likely had measles in the past and are considered immune).

Talk to a doctor if you have questions about whether you are protected against measles.

• Utah DHHS—Frequently asked questions about measles
• epi.utah.gov/measles