Measles is circulating in Idaho, with a recent case reported in Bonner County
Idaho’s Bonner County An unvaccinated youngster in Bonner County was diagnosed with measles, also known as rubeola, this week, leading to the confirmation of a third case in Idaho.
Eastern Idaho and Kootenai County were the locations of the last two incidents this year.
The disease may be circulating, according to authorities with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, although the Bonner County case is unrelated to the Kootenai County case.
According to Idaho state epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn, “it’s reasonable to suspect that there is more measles circulating given the lack of any connection between these two confirmed cases in north Idaho or travel outside of their communities.”
The highly contagious virus known as measles is transmitted via the breath, cough, or sneeze of an infected person.
The Panhandle Health District is now urging locals to review their immunization histories. If a person was born before 1957, has had a proven case of measles, or has taken both doses of the MMR vaccination, they are deemed immune to the disease.
A characteristic rash, red eyes, a high fever, coughing, and a runny nose are all signs of an infection. According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, measles can cause major issues in young children or those with compromised immune systems, even though many people recover without any problems.
The health agency advises you to contact your primary care physician right once if you have any symptoms.
