Idaho: Measles cases confirmed

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Source: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/...-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves


Measles reported in Idaho resident; public health officials remind Idahoans to protect themselves from highly contagious illness by getting immunized
September 20, 2023
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DHW Communications

An adult male with confirmed measles has been reported in southwest Idaho. He was unvaccinated and was exposed during recent international travel. He was hospitalized, and is now recovering at home.

During their infectious period, the person spent time at the Boise airport on Sept. 13, and in the Nampa area on Sept. 14 and 15.

Investigation is ongoing, and people who may have been exposed are being notified by Southwest District Health and other local health districts. However, it is possible that some people who were exposed briefly would not have been identified by public health officials....

 

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Source: https://idahocapitalsun.com/2023/09...s-4-measles-cases-in-idaho-unvaccinated-kids/

Public health reports 4 measles cases in Idaho unvaccinated kids
Unvaccinated children in Nampa have been diagnosed with measles
By: Ruth Brown - September 27, 2023 12:42 pm

​Southwest District Health reported Wednesday that four more unvaccinated people in Nampa, all children, have been diagnosed with measles.

The new cases are people exposed to the same household as the initial case reported Sept. 20. That case involved an unvaccinated adult male who was exposed during recent international travel.

There is no treatment for measles and spreading the virus puts very young children at risk.​..