Indianapolis (WNDU) -The first measles in Indiana this year was confirmed in children who were not vaccinated in Alan County.
The risk of the general public is low, but measles are a highly contagious disease that can be easily spread through direct personal contact and air. As of April 3, CDC reported a total of 607 confirmed cases in 22 jurisdictions across the United States.
According to the Indiana Health, more than 93% of the single -capacity MMR will develop immunity to measles, and more than 97% will be protected after receiving the second dose. The capacity of the vaccine should be completely protected.
Measpy symptoms usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear until 21 days after exposure. This may be included:
- High fever (can surge to more than 104 ° F)
- cough
- snot
- Red, water with water (conjunctivitis)
- 2-3 days after the symptoms of small white spots (KOPLIK spots) began on the inner cheeks, gums and roofs.
- Rash with red, climbing, stains; In general, it starts with a face and spreads to trunks, arms and legs after 3-5 days after the symptoms begin.
If you have measles, stay home and call your medical service provider immediately. It is separated from people and pregnant women who are sick or stayed at home, or other people who are not vaccinated, and have diseases that affect the immune system.
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