IDOH Reports Two Measles Cases in LaGrange, DeKalb Counties

Two more cases of measles have been reported in northeast Indiana with one each in LaGrange and DeKalb Counties. That’s based on data from the Indiana Department of Health. Measles is highly contagious, and the department of health says if one person has measles, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected. The most effective way to protect against measles is through vaccination.