Vaccinations

Warm weather helped slow Utah's outbreak, which had become the epicenter of outbreaks in the U.S. But the Utah State Epidemiologist still takes issue with even a single case in the state.

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June 20 marked the one-year anniversary of the state's current outbreak, with no end yet in sight. Falling vaccination rates have been one of the toughest hurdles for public health officials.

Utah has now passed 600 confirmed measles cases since the outbreak began last June. The state is currently the epicenter of measles outbreaks in the U.S.

In other news, St. George ranked eighth for fastest-growing metros in the country, according to census data. And, restoration is underway for 27,000 acres burned by the Monroe Canyon Fire last year.

In other news, a new scam is targeting Utah workers who filed compensation claims. And, the Ogden Twilight concert series has announced this year's lineup.

In other news, Salt Lake City is entering a mild water shortage advisory — and other cities could follow in the coming months, with heat worsening Utah's already poor snowpack.

In other news, an aquarium and a gymnastics meet are two of the latest measles exposure sites in Utah. And, northern Utah travelers will see delays and closures this weekend.

There were over 2,000 reported measles cases nationwide in 2025 — seven times the number of cases in 2024, with outbreaks still ongoing in the new year.

On Monday, the CDC changed their childhood vaccination recommendations, removing recommendations for several vaccines and reducing the number of targeted diseases.