The following update from the university was shared last week to enrolled summer students, to faculty and staff via the IowaNow email, with UIHC employees through the Noon News, and with campus communicators, and will also be shared via in the IowaNow email to students and parents on Thursday, June 13:

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reported a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. In the IowaNow article, linked here, Melanie Wellington, physician and associate hospital epidemiologist at UI Health Care, explains the symptoms and risks of this highly contagious disease, and how to protect yourself.

UI’s Campus Health Officer, Dr. Britt Marcussen, has requested proactive communication regarding the measles case in central Iowa ahead of prime summer camp season at Iowa. If you host a summer camp please share this information and use the same text for consistency:

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reported a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the symptoms and risks of this highly contagious disease, and how to protect yourself. Please review this helpful tip sheet from Iowa Health and Human Services and make sure your family’s vaccinations are up to date.