Measles exposure sites include UofU, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart and schools
FOX 13 News Utah • • general
Key Points:
- Utah is experiencing a growing measles outbreak with 559 confirmed cases, prompting health officials to release exposure alerts for heavily trafficked locations including the University of Utah, several Walmart stores, and a Trader Joe's in Orem.
- Specific exposure sites on the University of Utah campus were identified with dates ranging from March 24 to March 28, including buildings such as the Sorenson Molecular Biotech Building, James Talmage Building, and Shoreline Student Housing.
- Additional exposure locations include three Walmart stores in Cedar City, Centerville, and Orem, as well as a Trader Joe's in Orem on March 11.
- Multiple schools across Utah were also listed as exposure sites, often linked to events held there, including Reagan Elementary, Timpanogos High School, Uintah High School, and others with dates spanning March 11 to March 26.
- Health officials urge residents to monitor for measles symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash, emphasizing vaccination as the most effective protection against the disease.
