#measles
DOH monitoring wastewater detection of measles in Kauaʻi County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Healthis reporting that a wastewater sample from Kauaʻi County has tested positive for measles virus. The sample was collected on Feb. 25, 2026, at a site in East Kauaʻi County and the DOH was notified of the result on March 16, 2026. The DOH continues to monitor measles statewide, including on Kauaʻi. Healthcare providers have been notified and reminded to remain alert for patients who may present with symptoms consistent with measles.
Measles case confirmed in visitor on Oʻahu — DOH notifies public of exposure locations
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, State Laboratories Division has confirmed a case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oʻahu. The DOH is investigating the case to identify those who might have been exposed and is working with them to prevent the spread of disease.
DOH: Second wastewater detection of measles in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has been notified of a second detection of measles virus in wastewater from West Maui County. The latest positive sample was collected Nov. 30, 2025 and was tested through the National Wastewater Surveillance System.
Hawaiʻi student immunization rates show mixed results
Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Hawaiʻi improved for the 2024-2025 school year compared to the 2023-2024 school year. However, religious exemptions continue to increase across grades K-12.
Measles Virus Detected at Wastewater Sampling Site in West Hawai’i County
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for measles virus, which marks the first wastewater detection of the virus in the state. The sample was collected Aug. 11, 2025, at a site in West Hawai‘i County, and DOH was notified of the result on Aug. 26, 2025. No suspected measles cases have been reported as of Aug. 27, 2025.
DOH confirms second case of measles in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a second case of measles in the household of a child previously confirmed on April 7. The adult member of the family had exhibited symptoms and was presumed infected. Both individuals had recently returned from international travel.
DOH continues measles exposure monitoring
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health continues to respond to a confirmed measles case in an Oʻahu child and a presumptive case in an adult member of the child’s household. Both individuals were exposed during international travel. The child has fully recovered. No new suspected measles cases have been reported as of April 14.
Measles case confirmed in child on Oʻahu; DOH notifies public of exposure locations
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health State Laboratories Division confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child under 5 years of age on Oʻahu. The DOH is investigating the case to identify those who might have been exposed and is working with them to prevent the spread of disease.
DOH expands efforts to prevent measles outbreak in Hawai’i
The state department of Health is expanding efforts to prevent a measles outbreak in Hawaiʻi as cases continue to spread across the mainland and globally. This includes expanded educational outreach about exposure risks and encouraging more vaccinations.
DOH urges Hawaiʻi residents to stay vigilant as cases of measles continue to rise in US
The health and safety of Hawai‘i residents are a top priority as measles cases continue to rise in the United States and internationally. Despite the success of vaccines in preventing diseases, the highly contagious viral illness is returning after being declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. In 2023, four outbreaks and 59 cases […]
Hawaiʻi Health Department advises travelers and residents to be on alert for measles
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles, as international and continental US outbreaks continue to increase, currently affecting 16 US states as of Feb. 29, 2024. DOH sent an advisory to physicians on Jan. 26, 2024, reminding healthcare providers to be vigilant.
Hawaiʻi Dept. of Health confirms second Oʻahu measles case
The state Department of Health has confirmed a new case of measles in an O‘ahu resident who was exposed to the previously confirmed case in an international traveler reported on April 10, 2023.
Measles infection identified in Oʻahu international traveler
The state Department of Health is investigating a confirmed measles case involving an unvaccinated O‘ahu resident returning from international travel.
Hawai‘i Health Department Issues Traveler Alert for Measles
This year, there were four reported cases of travel-related measles in Hawai‘i including three visitors and one resident. The alert comes as international measles outbreaks around the Pacific and elsewhere continue.
Mumps Outbreak is “Worst in Several Decades for Hawaiʻi”
What began in March 2017 as 2 clusters of cases involving 9 individuals on Oʻahu, increased to 500, with confirmed cases in all counties, by late October 2017.
