Indiana Reports Over 100 Measles Cases, Marking Significant Increase in 2026

Indiana has recorded more than 100 confirmed measles cases in 2026, reaching a level of infection not seen in the state during the 21st century. The Indiana Department of Health reports 104 confirmed cases, a substantial rise from just eight cases reported on September 2, and over ten times the total for all of 2025. Public health officials are concerned due to measles' high contagiousness and vaccine-preventable nature.