The Louisiana Department of Health Confirms One Case of Measles in Kenner

La. Department of Health confirms first case of measles in 2026 in Kenner

Officials with the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed a case of the measles in the state.

New Orleans-area child contracts measles; public exposed in Kenner

Getty ImagesA child from the New Orleans area has been hospitalized after contracting measles during international travel, Louisiana health officials said Wednesday. It’s the first case of the virus reported in Louisiana this year.  The pediatric patient was partially vaccinated and is receiving treatment in isolation, according to the Louisiana Health Department. Officials said the child might have exposed others to the measles Friday at the Ta…

First measles case of the year confirmed in Kenner

The Louisiana Department of Health confirms one case of measles in Kenner

According to LDH, a pediatric resident has tested positive after being exposed during international travel

State reports first case of measles this year, warns of public exposure in Kenner

State health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a pediatric patient exposed during international travel, warning there may have been subsequent public exposure last week at the Walmart and Target stores in Kenner.

Louisiana health officials confirm measles case in child after international travel

Partially vaccinated patient isolated at hospital; public exposures reported at two Kenner stores on April 17.