Measles in Iowa: Find out where you may have been exposed to measles
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Measles in Iowa: Find out where you may have been exposed to measles

Stephen Atcheler
By Stephen Atcheler
November 12, 2026 2 Min Read
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DES MOINES, IA —

The Polk County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles in a child who traveled to locations in Ankeny and Des Moines while contagious. The ministry has identified these locations as well as the dates and times people may have been exposed. The interactive map below shows where potential exposures may have occurred.

Anyone who was in any of these locations during the listed hours should complete the Department of Health’s exposure survey and monitor for symptoms for 21 days. Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and rash. If symptoms appear, stay home and call a healthcare professional before arriving.

Individuals who are not fully vaccinated, are immunocompromised, have an infant who may have been exposed, or are unsure of their vaccination status should contact their health care provider or the Polk County Health Department at 515-323-5221 for guidance.

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Places and times of possible exposure to measles

Source: Iowa HHS

Thursday November 5

Walmart-Ankeny | 5 p.m.-8 p.m. | 1002 National Parkway, Ankeny

Friday November 6

Hy-Vee – Ankeny Boulevard North | 12 p.m.-3 p.m. | 410 N. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny

Sunday November 8

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care – Ankeny | 10:10 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | 3625 N. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny

UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center / Blank Children’s Hospital Emergency Department (hours listed at specific locations below) | 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines

  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children’s Hospital Emergency Department Waiting Room | 11:25 a.m.-1:35 p.m.
  • Blank Children’s Hospital Emergency Department | 11:30 a.m.-5:20 p.m.
  • Hallway from Blank Children’s Emergency Department to Blank Children’s Inpatient Elevators | 3:15 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
  • Blank Children’s Hospital, fourth floor | 3:20 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.

The state had confirmed 50 cases of measles last week.

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