Minnesota Confirms 18th Measles Case of the Year: Unvaccinated Adult Identified in Fillmore County
Minnesota has confirmed its 18th measles case this year, which is an unvaccinated adult found in Fillmore County.
Duluth Superior, MN, September 19, 2026 —
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state’s 18th case of measles for the year. The individual identified is an unvaccinated adult residing in Fillmore County. This confirmation brings the total number of reported measles cases in Minnesota to 18 since the beginning of the year.
Details regarding the timeline of infection, potential exposure locations, or the specific vaccination status documentation were not provided. The case was confirmed in Fillmore County, a region in southeastern Minnesota. The individual is noted to be an unvaccinated adult.
The current year’s tally of 18 cases represents an increase in measles activity within the state. Further information on the public health response or specific recommendations was not detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Alex Haddon on www.wdio.com, see more information here.
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