Outbreak · Multiple counties

Measles outbreaks in Fillmore and Todd counties, Minnesota

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Status
Active official alert
Evidence
Official sources
Event type
Outbreak
Information as of

Current situation

As of October 22, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Health reports 26 measles cases since mid-September in outbreaks in Fillmore and Todd counties: 6 in Fillmore County and 20 in Todd County.

Cause
Measles
Reported cases
26
Affected areas
2

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Affected areas (source-supported)

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  • Fillmore County, MinnesotaCounty
  • Todd County, MinnesotaCounty
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Latest verified change

Updated the official two-county outbreak total from 25 to 26 cases because Todd County increased from 19 to 20; Fillmore County remains at six, and 2 current discovery UUIDs were reconciled.

Sources

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Official evidence
  1. Minnesota Department of Health Official state source
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Measles outbreaks in Fillmore and Todd counties, Minnesota: current update and official information

As of October 22, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Health reports 26 measles cases since mid-September in outbreaks in Fillmore and Todd counties: 6 in Fillmore County and 20 in Todd County.

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What we know now

As of October 22, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Health reports 26 measles cases since mid-September in outbreaks in Fillmore and Todd counties: 6 in Fillmore County and 20 in Todd County.

The cited official sources describe this event as active as of Oct 22, 2026.

Cited update: Minnesota Department of Health

Where it has been reported

The cited record identifies Fillmore County, Minnesota and Todd County, Minnesota.

These locations come from the cited sources and are not a personalized risk map.

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Reported cases and outcomes

As of Oct 22, 2026, 26 reported cases.

The record does not provide totals for hospitalizations and deaths; missing values do not mean zero.

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What the source recommends

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How we verified this update

This record links 1 official source.

The primary cited source is Minnesota Department of Health.

Counts and status are presented as of Oct 22, 2026; a later source update may change them.

The CDC link provides general condition background and does not verify this specific event.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current status of this event?

The cited official sources describe this event as active as of Oct 22, 2026.

Where has this event been reported?

The cited record identifies Fillmore County, Minnesota and Todd County, Minnesota. These locations come from the cited sources and are not a personalized risk map.

How many cases have been reported?

As of Oct 22, 2026, 26 reported cases. The record does not provide totals for hospitalizations and deaths; missing values do not mean zero.

What is known about the cause or exposure?

The record identifies the pathogen as Measles.

What actions does the official source recommend?

This record does not link event-specific official guidance. Sick FYI does not add medical instructions without a cited official source. Use the linked sources for the latest public-health guidance.

How was this update verified?

This record links 1 official source. The primary cited source is Minnesota Department of Health. Counts and status are presented as of Oct 22, 2026; a later source update may change them. The CDC link provides general condition background and does not verify this specific event.

View update history (3 material changes)
  1. Verified update

    Updated the official two-county outbreak total from 25 to 26 cases because Todd County increased from 19 to 20; Fillmore County remains at six, and 2 current discovery UUIDs were reconciled.

  2. Verified update

    Reconciled 6 newly discovered UUIDs to Minnesota's official Fillmore and Todd County outbreak facts.

  3. Verified update

    Created from 15 discovery UUIDs and reconciled to Minnesota's county outbreak table.

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