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Measles case confirmed in Madison County, what health officials are saying
WSTM • • health
Key Points:
- A confirmed case of measles has been reported in Madison County, with the individual currently recovering at home.
- Madison County Public Health is actively identifying and notifying anyone who may have had close contact with the infected person during the contagious period.
- Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, with the virus transmissible from four days before to four days after the rash appears.
- Vaccination with two doses of the MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles, and individuals unsure of their vaccination status are advised to contact their healthcare provider.
