Measles case reported at Memphis International
Daily Memphian••health
Key Points:
- A traveler who passed through Memphis International Airport tested positive for measles, with exposure times at the airport from late Dec. 30 to early Dec. 31 and again on Jan. 3, according to Shelby County health officials.
- The traveler’s residence is being kept confidential, and currently, there are no other measles cases reported in Shelby County, with officials stating the risk remains low.
- Measles symptoms typically appear 7 to 14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, white spots in the mouth, and a spreading red rash.
- Unvaccinated individuals who were at the airport during the specified times are urged to call 901-222-9243,
