Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise
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Key Points:
- Two measles cases have been confirmed at Timpanogos Middle School and Old Mill Elementary in Heber City, with exposure dates around May 14-15.
- The Wasatch County Health Department urges unvaccinated students to stay home for the remainder of the school year to prevent further spread, with a recommended 21-day exclusion from school after exposure.
- Measles is highly contagious, capable of spreading through the air for up to two hours, and infects about 90% of non-immune individuals upon exposure.
- Utah is experiencing a rise in measles cases, with 671 infections reported since last year and 30 new cases identified in the past three weeks.
- Health officials advise anyone who may have been exposed to measles to contact their healthcare provider promptly for guidance.