Second confirmed measles case reported in Platte County

Second confirmed measles case reported in Platte County

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Key Points:

  • A second confirmed measles case has been reported in Platte County, Nebraska, involving an unvaccinated household member of the first case.
  • No additional exposure sites have been identified, but individuals present at Shell Creek Baptist Church on Dec. 24 and Columbus Community Hospital Emergency Department on Dec. 29 may have been exposed.
  • Those potentially exposed are advised to complete a risk assessment survey or contact the East Central District Health Department for assistance.
  • This is the third measles case reported in Nebraska in 2025, with the first case occurring in Sheridan County in May.