Summit County Confirms First Measles Case After Student Attends School While Infectious

Overview

• The patient is an unvaccinated South Summit Elementary student who was infectious while at school on Jan. 5.
• Summit County Health and the South Summit School District are notifying families, tracing contacts, and providing guidance to limit spread.
• Exposed students without measles immunity must remain out of school for 21 days, according to county health officials.
• District leaders say they have coordinated with the health department since summer to prepare communications and encourage vaccination checks.
• Utah's health dashboard lists 176 measles cases statewide as of Saturday, and residents with symptoms are urged to call a provider before seeking in-person care.