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Sixth measles case reported in unvaccinated child in Oregon
SALEM, OR (KPTV) – The fourth case of measles since June 17 was confirmed in Marion County on Tuesday, making it the sixth case in Oregon since the start of 2024, according to public health officials.
The case involves another unvaccinated child and officials are calling it the fourth case. Three cases have been recently confirmed in the county. County officials also said there have been no confirmed cases among the general public and they are working to contact people who may have been exposed.
Officials confirmed two measles cases in one household in Clackamas County on June 17. According to OHA, the cases involve an unvaccinated adult and an unvaccinated child, and officials believe they may have been infected in Marion County between May 19 and June 4, but the exact location is unclear.
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At the time, health officials said there may be other unreported cases of measles in Oregon.
The next day, officials announced a third case had been confirmed in a Marion County child who first showed symptoms on June 11. The child's vaccination status is unknown.
On Tuesday, Multnomah County reported the first case of measles in the county since 2019. Health officials said an unvaccinated child was diagnosed with the virus after traveling to a country where measles is more common.
Officials said they expect other unvaccinated family members may also be infected with the virus, but that families will be isolated until they are no longer contagious.
by There are six confirmed cases of measles in Oregon, according to the Oregon Health Dashboard. So far this year, there have been three cases of measles in the second week of June and three in the second week of July. So far in 2023, there has been one confirmed case of measles in Oregon.
Measles is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus is so contagious that once one person is infected, up to 90% of their close contacts will become infected unless they are protected by vaccination.
Symptoms of measles include:
- heat
- cough
- snot
- Red eyes
- A rash that starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body
Complications from measles can be serious and include ear infections, pneumonia and, rarely, brain swelling.
If you think you have or may have been exposed to measles, be sure to contact your healthcare provider before going to a doctor's office or urgent care center. More information about measles can be found on the Oregon Health Authority website.
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