'DO NOT WAIT': JoCo says providers should report probable measles cases

'DO NOT WAIT': JoCo says providers should report probable measles cases

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Local health officials are advising healthcare providers to act quickly as new measles cases continue to be reported in Kansas. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment shared its latest guidance Friday on Facebook. It is asking local healthcare providers not to wait on test results but to report "suspect or probable" measles cases to the state. Bill requiring child support payments for unborn children bec…

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health encourages vaccination as measles cases rise elsewhere in Kansas

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health wants to encourage everyone in the community to get vaccinated against measles to reach herd immunity as Kansas' total number of cases has risen to 32. Continue reading ...

Public Health continues to support measles vaccination in Central Zone

Thursday, April 10, 2025 Central Zone Public Health will continue to offer enhanced access to measles vaccination for those who are eligible throughout April. The following vaccines will be available at the clinics below:  Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV) Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR)