Henry County Confirms First Measles Case

Henry County's lone lab-confirmed case brings Indiana's measles total to 145 across 20 counties.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Allergies

Flat editorial illustration of an unlabeled Indiana outline in deep slate on cream, dotted with small oxblood marks suggesting scattered measles cases across the state. — Indiana health officials confirmed Henry County's first lab-confirmed measles case, bringing the state's total to 145 cases across 20 counties as of Nov. 9. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Indiana Department of Health reported one lab-confirmed measles case in Henry County, joining 20 Indiana counties with confirmed infections. The state's total stands at 145 cases as of Nov. 9.

Why it matters

The new Henry County case shows measles activity continuing to spread to additional counties across Indiana. Public health officials track county tallies to guide vaccination and monitoring efforts in affected areas.

Indiana's statewide measles total rose from 107 on Nov. 3 to 145 on Nov. 9, with LaGrange County reporting the highest count at 36 cases. Wayne County's tally held at 17 cases, while Adams County reported 19 and Randolph County reported three.

The players

Indiana Department of Health

The Indiana Department of Health is the state agency responsible for disease surveillance, reporting, and public health guidance across Indiana's counties.

The details

Henry County health officials confirmed one lab-confirmed measles case, the first in that county. Indiana has 20 counties with confirmed measles infections, and the Indiana Department of Health compiles county tallies from lab-confirmed positive results. The state also confirmed its second flu-related death of the 2026-2027 season, both involving Hoosiers aged 65 or older.

Nov. 3: State measles total was 107 in the most recent weekly analysis.
Nov. 9: Indiana's measles total reached 145 cases; Wayne County remained at 17.
Nov. 10: Henry County's measles case was reported.

Health Landscape

The Henry County case extends the weekly county-by-county measles tallies Indiana has published this season. The state's flu death count, now at two for 2026-2027, is tracked alongside these reports.

Residents in Henry County and neighboring counties may consider checking their measles vaccination status with a health provider. Adults aged 65 or older should be aware that both of Indiana's flu-related deaths this season involved that age group.

The takeaway

Tracking county-level case counts helps residents understand where disease activity is concentrated across Indiana. Staying current on vaccination status remains one of the most practical steps for protecting against measles and flu.