Southwestern Public Health reporting one new measles exposure

Southwestern Public Health is advising the community of one (1) new measles exposure in a health care setting. 

The potential exposure occurred at the following location and timeframe:  

• Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 10:11 am to 12:35 pm  

If you were present at this location during these timeframes, were born in 1970 or later, and are not up-to-date with your vaccinations, please call public health at 1-800-922-0096 ext. 1232. This includes those who were only present briefly as measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours. 

Visit our measles web page to determine what actions to take if you were exposed to measles. On this web page, you will also find a list of all known recent measles exposure locations and timelines, vaccination guidance, and a Measles Exposure Risk Assessment tool to understand if you are at-risk from a measles exposure. 

Measles is a reportable disease of public health significance that can result in complications such as diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. Rarely, measles can cause brain infections and death.