Tennessee's 2nd measles case confirmed in Shelby County

Tennessee's 2nd measles case confirmed in Shelby County

JACKSON, Tenn. — On March 21, one case of measles was confirmed in Middle Tennessee, and almost a week later another case was confirmed in Shelby County. We have information on how you can you prevent the spread and remain healthy. “Kids really are the most vulnerable and it could be because they’re not old enough yet to get it [the MMR vaccine]. Especially babies, you don’t get the MMR until you’re 12 months old. So babies are particularly vuln…

Measles case confirmed in Shelby County Many cases of measles have been detected across the country for several months now (Photo: CDC) (LPL/FOX13) – Measles cases continue to appear across the country, including one case in Shelby County and another in Middle Tennessee. Many people are wondering if the measles vaccine they or their family members received years ago is enough protection today. Residents in the Midwest are taking precautions afte…

Confirmed measles case reported in Knox County

On March 24, 2025, a laboratory-confirmed case of measles was identified in an adult international traveler visiting Knox County. The individual has completed their isolation period and is no longer infectious.The Ohio Department of Health is collaborating with Knox Public Health (KPH) to follow up on contacts and promote vaccination opportunities. KPH is working with the individual and their healthcare provider to identify contacts. They will n…