Unvaccinated Adult in Somerset County Diagnosed With Measles

WHO:

pressherald.com - An unvaccinated adult from Somerset County has been diagnosed with measles.

newscentermaine.com - The Maine CDC confirmed the case.

WHAT:

pressherald.com - Prior to this year, Maine last had a confirmed measles case in 2019.

newscentermaine.com - The case confirmed on Tuesday is the first since five cases were confirmed in February.

pressherald.com - The case brings Maine's total confirmed measles cases this year to six.

pressherald.com - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 3,294 measles cases across the nation this year, through Sept. 11.

newscentermaine.com - This case is the first since five cases were confirmed in February.

pressherald.com - Exposure to the virus causes measles in 90% of cases for unvaccinated individuals.

WHERE:

pressherald.com - The exposure occurred at the MaineGeneral Express Care in Waterville, Maine.

newscentermaine.com - The individual is from Somerset County, Maine.

WHEN:

pressherald.com - Individuals may have been exposed to measles on Sept. 12 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

pressherald.com - Symptoms should be monitored for the next 21 days following exposure.

WHY:

pressherald.com - Measles was considered eliminated in the United States by the World Health Organization in 2000.

pressherald.com - Measles is making a comeback as vaccination rates have waned due to unfounded claims linking vaccines to autism.

pressherald.com - Measles can cause severe illness, including encephalitis, pneumonia, hearing loss, and death.

HOW:

pressherald.com - The Maine CDC advises individuals who develop symptoms to contact their health care provider for instructions before visiting a provider’s office or hospital.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 20:02 UTC)

Maine has confirmed its first case of measles since five cases were reported in February, marking a significant development in public health. Prior to this year, the state had not seen a confirmed measles case since 2019, despite the World Health Organization declaring measles eliminated in the United States back in 2000. This recent case raises concerns as health officials work to understand the implications for the community.

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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 19:03 UTC)

A case of measles has been confirmed in an unvaccinated adult from Somerset County, marking the sixth confirmed case in Maine this year, according to the Maine CDC. The exposure occurred at the MaineGeneral Express Care in Waterville on September 12, and individuals who were there between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. should monitor for symptoms over the next 21 days. The Maine CDC urges anyone experiencing symptoms to contact their healthcare provider for guidance before seeking in-person care, as measles can lead to severe complications, especially in unvaccinated individuals.