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Measles has been detected in Provo area wastewater

Make sure you’re up-to-date on immunizations Salt Lake City—An independent testing program detected measles in the wastewater in the Provo area from a sample collected on July 7. This means...
Last updated: July 11, 2025

Se ha detectado el sarampión en las aguas residuales del área de Provo

Asegúrese de estar al día con las vacunas Salt Lake City-Un programa de pruebas independiente detectó el sarampión en las aguas residuales del área de Provo tras una muestra obtenida...
Last updated: July 11, 2025

Measles in Utah residents

As of July 1, 2025 Utah has 9 residents with confirmed measles All of these people are unvaccinated. All of  the people who have been identified with measles since last...
Last updated: July 2, 2025

DHHS employee honored with lifetime achievement award for distinguished service

The award embodies the legacy and spirit of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon Salt Lake City—July 1 holds special significance for public health in Utah; it commemorates the anniversary of Dr....
Last updated: July 1, 2025

Utah is now reporting a total of 5 positive measles cases

Note: From this point forward, beginning Wednesday, July 2, DHHS will only send out a weekly report that includes all new cases that have been reported since our last communication....
Last updated: June 26, 2025

El estado de Utah reporta un total de 5 casos positivos de sarampión

Nota: A partir de este momento, empezando el miércoles 2 de julio, el DHHS sólo enviará un informe semanal que incluirá todos los nuevos casos que se hayan reportado desde...
Last updated: June 26, 2025

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