DES MOINES, Iowa — Measles cases are spiking nationally, but there are currently no cases in Iowa. However, a local doctor said that could change after Spring Break travel.
In the past year, the U.S. has seen more measles cases than in nearly 25 years, with hotspots in Florida, South Carolina, and Utah.
Measles is an aggressive disease that attacks kids more often than adults, causing a spiking fever, red eyes, a rash, and many times a trip to the hospital.
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Dr. Joel Waddell, Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician with UnityPoint Health, said South Carolina currently has the most measles cases in the U.S. However, it has a higher percentage of kindergarteners who have the MMR vaccine than Iowa. South Carolina currently sits at 92% vaccinated, while Iowa is at just 88%. A vaccination rate of 95% is required for herd immunity…