Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at a Westerville CVS
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Key Points:
- Franklin County Public Health has issued a warning about potential measles exposure at a CVS store in Westerville, Ohio, where a confirmed measles case was present between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Individuals who are not fully vaccinated and visited the store should monitor for measles symptoms such as fever, rash, cough, and red, watery eyes until April 7 and seek medical advice if symptoms develop.
- Measles is highly contagious and spreads through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes; complications can include serious conditions like pneumonia and brain inflammation.
- The U.S. has maintained measles elimination status since 2000 due to high vaccination rates, but increasing
