July 25, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed three measles cases in unvaccinated children this week in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
Based on current information, these cases are not directly linked to each other and the individuals have not traveled, so there is concern for possible spread of measles in the metro area. MDH continues to investigate these most recent cases and any potential connection to previous cases reported in Minnesota.
One case was confirmed on July 22 and two were confirmed on July 24. At the time of report, two of the three cases needed hospitalization.
MDH is working with local health departments and other locations to directly notify people who may have been exposed. Anyone who is not vaccinated against measles could be at risk and should watch for symptoms.
The cases this week brings Minnesota’s total for measle cases in 2024 to 15. This is an increase compared to other years. All the cases have occurred among unvaccinated children and more than 50% of the cases have been hospitalized. Minnesota isn’t the only state that has seen an increase in cases—measles cases are increasing nationally and internationally.
Additional information about measles can be found on the MDH Measles website.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.