Floyd Valley Community Health Manager talks vaccines
Winter is coming, and so is the heart of flu season. On top of that, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has reported a noticeable uptick in measles cases. In 2025, only 9 cases were reported statewide. Through October 29th, 42 cases have been reported statewide in 2026. 40 of those cases came from unvaccinated people.
Stephany Zabel, the Floyd Valley Community Health Manager, spoke on the increase in measles cases.
Zabel emphasized the importance of getting flu and COVID vaccines, as flu season has gotten a head start this year.
Primary healthcare providers will have more information on what vaccinations will work best for you. Getting vaccinated also helps protect the people around you.
