US EditionFlathead County Resident Tests Positive for Measles
- On Wednesday, health officials confirmed a measles diagnosis for a person living in Flathead County who had recently traveled beyond the county's borders.
- The case happened because measles transmits readily through microscopic droplets expelled into the air during actions like coughing, sneezing, or speaking by someone who is infected.
- The resident did not visit public places while infectious, and no known community or school exposures have been identified so far.
- Measles is extremely contagious, with about 90% of individuals lacking immunity likely to become infected upon exposure, while receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine provides approximately 97% protection, according to health authorities.
- The health department is contacting potential contacts to provide exposure details and symptoms, aiming to prevent further spread within the community.
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Montana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case
It's the state's ninth case. Eight were reported in Gallatin County, which marked the first outbreak of measles in Montana since 1990, and all have recovered.
Flathead County resident tests positive for measles
MISSOULA — A resident of Flathead County who reportedly recently traveled outside the county has tested positive for measles, which is a highly contagious disease, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.
Measles case identified in Flathead County
Flathead County health officials on Wednesday said they had confirmed a case of measles in a local adult who had recently traveled out of state. The announcement brings Montana’s total number of identified measles cases this year up to nine, with the rest in Gallatin County. The cases, first announced in April, made Montana part of a nationwide outbreak that has sickened at least 1,024 people and killed three, according to a May 15 update by the…
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Measles case confirmed in Flathead County
Health officials reported Wednesday that a measles case has been confirmed in Flathead County.The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) reports the case is in a Flathead County resident who has reported recent travel outside Flathead County. There is no clear indication of the exact point of exposure and the adult vaccination status isn't currently known is isolating at home, a news release states. RELATED: Gallatin County provides meas…
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