US EditionUnvaccinated Child with Measles Visited Mall of America, Exposing Patrons, Health Officials Warn
- A non-immunized child diagnosed with measles was present at the Mall of America’s theme park area on the evening of May 24, potentially exposing visitors to the virus.
- This exposure occurred amid rising measles cases linked to declining vaccination rates in Minnesota and across the U.S.
- Measles is highly contagious and spreads through coughing and sneezing, with symptoms including fever, cough, red eyes, and a rash spreading from head down.
- Health officials reported 70 cases in Minnesota this year with 40% hospitalized, and emphasized the importance of MMR vaccination to prevent further spread.
- Officials warn the outbreak risks severe complications and urge vaccination, noting long-term effects increase as case numbers rise.
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Unvaccinated child with measles visited Mall of America, exposing patrons, health officials warn
By Esme Murphy Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — Officials say families could have been exposed to measles at the Mall of America because of an unvaccinated child. That unvaccinated child from Dakota County is one of two new measles cases reported in the state. The other case is an adult in Washington County who was exposed while traveling. Health officials say the child was not vaccinated and could have exposed others …
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