In Utah, measles sickens babies and others who can’t be vaccinated

Many of those who can’t be vaccinated, including pregnant women and immunocompromised people, are also at high risk of serious complications.

(Mary Conlon | AP) Vials of the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are seen in a fridge at Tiger Pediatrics in Easley, S.C., on March 17, 2026.

In Utah, measles sickens babies and others who can’t be vaccinated

Many of those who can’t be vaccinated, including pregnant women and immunocompromised people, are also at high risk of serious complications.

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