CT DPH PRESS RELEASE: Connecticut Department of Public Health Reports Second Case of Measles in 2026, Two Weeks After the First Case of the Year in the State

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HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that it has confirmed a case of measles in a vaccinated Hartford County adult. Testing was conducted over the weekend at the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL), and it should be noted the test yielded a weak positive result.

This is the second case of measles reported in Connecticut in 2026. Nationwide, 2,134 cases of measles have been reported in 2026 so far, just 150 cases less than the number of cases reported in all of 2025. Connecticut was one of the last states in the country and New England to confirm a measles case in 2026, earlier this month. Prior to this case, in the last five years, Connecticut had only had 2 positive cases of measles, and they were both unvaccinated and just returned from international travel.

This Connecticut resident received two doses of the MMR vaccine and is recovering at home. Their symptoms included fever, cough, and rash. Infections in vaccinated persons are typically milder and are less likely to spread to others. This person was exposed to the Connecticut adult with measles two weeks ago and had been monitoring for symptoms. While the MMR vaccine is highly effective and is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community, infections can still occur, especially following prolonged exposure.