Ten new measles cases in Twin Cities
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 10 new measles cases since Sept. 29, all in the Twin Cities metro and all among unvaccinated patients; the new infections raise Minnesota's 2025 total to 18. State health officials say the cases are travel‑linked (seven tied to domestic travel clusters and three to international travel), urged parents to ensure children are up to date on MMR doses, and noted the CDC has issued a national health alert amid rising cases.
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🔍 Key Facts
- MDH confirmed 10 new measles cases since Sept. 29, 2025 — all located in the Twin Cities metro.
- The new cases bring Minnesota's 2025 total to 18, and all reported patients were unvaccinated.
- Officials say seven cases are linked to recent domestic travel clusters and three to international travel; MDH and the CDC are urging vaccination and offering guidance on early MMR dosing for travelers.
📍 Contextual Background
- As of the 2024-2025 school year, 86.53% of kindergarten students in Minnesota were vaccinated; only Wisconsin (84.8%), Alaska (81.2%), and Idaho (78.5%) had lower kindergarten vaccination rates.