Cases of measles reported in the Idaho -South Center – in a patient outside the state

Boise (Idaho Statesman) – A measles affair was reported in Burley after an international traveler during a business trip was confirmed to be infected, the central South central public health district announced on Friday.

During their infectious period, the individual was in the following places in Idaho:

• Monday May 19 – Edgewater Dining and Spirits at 530 Hampton Drive between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 20 – Idaho – Burley Clinic urgent care, at 382 Overland Ave., between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm (the location share a waiting room with two other companies.)
• Tuesday May 20 – Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The hotel in which the traveler stayed will inform the customers who were there at the same time, said SCPHD spokesperson Amy Dillon, in a press release.

Those who may have been exposed and susceptible to measles could develop symptoms by June 14, the health district said. The SCPD and other health organizations strive to identify as many people as possible who could have had contacts with the patient.

In addition, Idaho’s state epidemiologists will contact the individual’s area of ​​residence to inform them of the case and “collaborate in the investigation because it is possible that people in the two regions were exposed,” Dillon at Idaho Statesman said in an email.

Since the case came from someone who lives outside the state, he is technically not considered as a case of Idaho, but an incidence of exposure to measles, also said Dillon.

The CDC characterizes measles by a myriad of symptoms which may appear from one to two weeks after exposure:

• The high fever, cough, flowing nose and aqueous eyes are the first signs.
• Symptoms 2-3 days after the start: tiny white spots (koplik spots) can appear inside the mouth.
• Symptoms 3 to 5 days after the start: the rash of measles will appear, generally starting like flat red spots on the hair of the hair, later spreading with the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.

“We focus on work with national and local health organizations in this current survey,” said Tanis Maxwell, SCPHD Family and Children’s Health Director, in the press release. “Our priority is to keep the public informed and to support anyone who may have been exposed. If you are concerned about measles, it is important to take preventive measures and be aware of any symptoms. ”

Those who experience symptoms are encouraged to contact their health care provider, but should try not to go to clinics, pharmacies or other contexts without calling in advance.

A preliminary survey revealed that the individual had received the measles vaccine in childhood, making the incident a case of rare breakthrough. Despite these cases, the measles vaccine is still considered to be “better protection” against disease, according to centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The measles vaccine, mumps and rubella (MMR) in two doses is widely available. The first dose is recommended for children aged 12 months to 15 months and the second dose between 4 and 6 years old. According to the CDC.

Friday’s announcement occurred after the Idaho’s state epidemiologist, Dr. Christine Hahn, expressed his concern in a declaration of April 28 according to which Idaho has not yet had a case in 2025, this could change as summer arrives.

Anyone with questions about measles or ROR vaccine is encouraged to contact their primary care provider or call SCPHD to (208) 737-1138.