Confirmed Measles Exposure Reported At Trumbull School: Town
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Key Points:
- A confirmed measles case involving an unvaccinated child under 10 was reported at Christian Heritage School in Trumbull, Connecticut, marking the state's first case in over four years.
- Health officials are collaborating with the school and the Connecticut Department of Public Health to implement precautions, including excluding unvaccinated or undervaccinated individuals from school for 21 days post-exposure.
- Measles symptoms typically appear 8-12 days after exposure, starting with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash; serious complications can occur, especially in unvaccinated children.
- The child contracted measles after recent international travel, and health authorities emphasize the importance of vaccination, with two doses of
