Jefferson County Public Health

12/08/2025

31/07/2025

Due to raising waters and the aftermath of the water, the loop trail between Chautauqua and Lamson is temporarily closed until conditions improve and cleanup can be completed.

29/07/2025

Preparing for back to school? Now is the time to review your child's immunization record.

23/07/2025

July 22, 2025

Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Case in Western Iowa, Release Locations for Potential Exposures
(Des Moines) – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of Western Iowa and is notifying the public of potential exposure locations. The individual is fully vaccinated and has no known link to the previous measles cases in Iowa, nor any recent travel outside the state. Iowa has a total of eight confirmed measles cases in 2025. As of July 15, 2025, a total of 1,309 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the United States. Of these, 1,204 (92%) were unvaccinated, and 105 (8%) had received at least one dose of MMR vaccine. Breakthrough cases typically experience milder illness and are less likely to spread the virus to others.

Iowa HHS and local health officials have identified locations visited by the individual while contagious, where the public might have been exposed to measles. Anyone present at the following locations during the listed date and time should monitor for symptoms of measles. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, red/watery eyes, runny nose, and a rash. If you think you have been exposed to a measles case and have symptoms, call your medical provider or nearest emergency room ahead of time and tell them that you have been exposed to measles and have symptoms before arriving.

Location

Date/time

SuperHiTech

317 N Main Ave., Sioux Center, IA 51250

Monday, July 14th, 2025 10:00am – 4:30pm

SuperHiTech

915 Park St., Sheldon, IA 51201

Monday, July 14th, 2025 3:35pm – 8:00pm

SuperHiTech

915 Park St., Sheldon, IA 51201

Thursday, July 17th, 2025 9:15am – 8:00pm

Casey’s General Store

612 Division St., Hull, IA 51239

Thursday, July 17th, 2025 8:50am – 10:55am

Kwik Star

1521 Park St., Sheldon, IA 51201

Thursday, July 17th, 2025 2:25pm – 4:30pm



Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes, or breathes.

Due to a locally-acquired case of measles not linked to other known cases, an accelerated MMR vaccination schedule should be considered. While the routine MMR schedule is one dose at 12–15 months and a second dose at 4–6 years, Iowans should consider:

An early extra dose of MMR between 6 and 11 months of age (“dose 0”); this dose does not count toward the routine series
The first routine dose (dose 1) can be given after 12 months of age, at least 28 days after dose 0
The second routine dose (dose 2) can be given at least 28 days after dose 1, instead of waiting until age 4–6 years
For the latest information on measles in Iowa, visit the Iowa HHS Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology disease information page. This page is updated weekly, on Thursdays, with current case counts and public health guidance. Iowa HHS will issue a press release when there is a confirmed public exposure that may pose a risk to others. When possible, individuals identified as close contacts will also be notified directly by public health officials.

15/07/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2025

Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Case, Release Locations for Potential Exposures
(Des Moines) – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of Eastern Iowa and is notifying the public of potential exposure locations. The individual is fully vaccinated and has no known link to the previous measles cases in Iowa, nor any recent travel outside the state. Iowa has a total of seven confirmed measles cases in 2025. As of July 8th, 2025, a total of 1,288 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the United States. Of these, 1,185 (92%) were unvaccinated, and 103 (8%) had received at least one dose of MMR vaccine.

Iowa HHS and local health officials have identified locations visited by the individual while contagious, where the public might have been exposed to measles. Anyone born in or after 1957 who visited the following locations and is unvaccinated or unsure of their immune status should report to the online questionnaire which can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/znkgFZwhWQ.

Location

Date/time

Casey’s

2699 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque, IA 52003

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

5:30pm–7:30pm

Dan and Debbie’s Creamery

1600 Main St, Ely, IA 52227

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

6:30pm–8:30pm

Fields of Fun Daycare

6340 Muirfield Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Monday, July 7th, 2025

7:00am–9:00am

Amana Pharmacy (Amana Society Pharmacy)

507 39th Ave., Amana, IA 52203

Monday, July 7th, 2025

8:00am–8:00pm

North Liberty Pharmacy

555 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

9:00am–8:00pm

Casey’s

1495 State Street Ely, IA 52227

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

6:30pm–8:30pm

Airport National Golf Range

3001 Wright Brothers Blvd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

4:00pm–7:00pm

Amana Pharmacy (Amana Society Pharmacy)

507 39th Ave., Amana, IA 52203

Thursday, July 10th, 2025

8:00am–8:00pm

Amana Pharmacy (Amana Society Pharmacy)

507 39th Ave., Amana, IA 52203

Friday, July 11th, 2025

7:30am–10:30am

State Hygienic Laboratory

Specimen Drop-off Vestibule

2490 Crosspark Road, Coralville, IA 52241

Friday, July 11th, 2025

9:00am—11:30am



Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes, or breathes. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, red/watery eyes, runny nose, and a rash. If you think you have been exposed to a measles case and have symptoms, call your medical provider or nearest emergency room ahead of time and tell them that you have been exposed to measles and have symptoms before arriving.

Due to a locally-acquired case of measles not linked to other known cases, an accelerated MMR vaccination schedule should be considered. While the routine MMR schedule is one dose at 12–15 months and a second dose at 4–6 years, Iowans should discuss with their healthcare provider to consider:

An early extra dose of MMR between 6 and 11 months of age (“dose 0”); this dose does NOT count toward the routine series
The first routine dose (dose 1) can be given after 12 months of age, at least 28 days after dose 0
The second routine dose (dose 2) can be given at least 28 days after dose 1, instead of waiting until age 4–6 years
For the latest information on measles in Iowa, visit the Iowa HHS Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology disease information page. This page is updated weekly, on Thursdays, with current case counts and public health guidance. Iowa HHS will issue a press release when there is a confirmed public exposure that may pose a risk to others. When possible, individuals identified as close contacts will also be notified directly by public health officials.

14/07/2025

🦇🦇Just a little reminder🦇🦇

JCPH has received several phone calls regarding bats.

If you need to touch/remove a live bat, please remember to wear thick gloves like welders/contractors wear. This is to decrease your risk of being bit or scratched by the live bat.

If you need to touch/remove a dead bat, please remember to wear nitrile exam gloves like healthcare professionals wear.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to protect yourself.

It is also a good time to make sure your dogs and cats are current with their rabies vaccinations. 🐕🐈

26/06/2025

Human trafficking is not just something that happens "elsewhere." It happens in our cities, our neighborhoods, and sometimes even in plain sight.