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Health officials in Idaho report the first case of measles in the state for 18 years in Moscow.
Public Health – The North Central District of Idaho (PH-INCD) made the announcement yesterday and is collaborating with the Gritman Medical Center and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Potential exposure sites have been identified as follows:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | 11:00 – 14:30 | Gritman Hospital, laboratory waiting area, Moscow, ID |
| May 26, 2019 | Reformed Church of the Trinity, 101 Palouse River Drive, Moscow, ID 83843 |
These hours include the period during which the individual was at the location and two hours later. The measles virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after the departure of a person infected with measles. Anyone who was there during the hours indicated above could have been exposed to measles.
Measles exceeds 1,000 cases in the United States
Measles is preventable and the way to prevent an outbreak is to ensure that all children and adults who can be vaccinated are vaccinated. If you are sick and think you have measles, stay home, contact your health care provider. If you think you have been exposed and you have not been vaccinated, stay home and contact Public Health. If you have questions about your vaccination status, contact your health care provider.
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