Post by Nadica (She/Her) on Sept 12, 2024 3:24:08 GMT
Tennessee confirms first positive measles case since 2019 - Published Sept 10, 2024
By Caleb Wethington
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed a positive measles test of a resident who recently traveled internationally, spent time in Kentucky during the infectious period and is now recovering from the virus.
The Tennessee resident is a student at Western Kentucky University (WKU), according to the Barren River Health District and the Kentucky Department of Public Health.
Kentucky health officials said the student, who is unvaccinated, had attended classes and activities on campus and in the local community while infected with measles on August 28,29 and 30.
Health officials said people who visited the following locations during the dates and times listed may have been exposed to the measles virus:
The Commons at Helm Library (WKU): 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Wednesday, Aug. 28 (7:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.; 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 29 (7:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
Friday, Aug.30 (7:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
WKU Student Union - Starbucks
Wednesday, Aug. 28 (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
Simply Ramen Restaurant: 801 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42014
Thursday, Aug. 29 ( 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Kentucky and Tennessee health officials said they are working together to evaluate exposures.
“The measles virus can spread through the air when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes,” TDH said.
Symptoms include:
Fever
Headache
Generally not feeling well
Followed by fever, rash, cough, red eyes, or congestion.
The illness is typically accompanied by a red, spotty rash that begins on the face and spreads over the body, THD explains.
“Measles is a highly infectious and potentially fatal disease, so it’s important to report suspected measles cases immediately to TDH at 615-741-7247.”
By Caleb Wethington
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed a positive measles test of a resident who recently traveled internationally, spent time in Kentucky during the infectious period and is now recovering from the virus.
The Tennessee resident is a student at Western Kentucky University (WKU), according to the Barren River Health District and the Kentucky Department of Public Health.
Kentucky health officials said the student, who is unvaccinated, had attended classes and activities on campus and in the local community while infected with measles on August 28,29 and 30.
Health officials said people who visited the following locations during the dates and times listed may have been exposed to the measles virus:
The Commons at Helm Library (WKU): 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Wednesday, Aug. 28 (7:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.; 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 29 (7:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
Friday, Aug.30 (7:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
WKU Student Union - Starbucks
Wednesday, Aug. 28 (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
Simply Ramen Restaurant: 801 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42014
Thursday, Aug. 29 ( 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Kentucky and Tennessee health officials said they are working together to evaluate exposures.
“The measles virus can spread through the air when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes,” TDH said.
Symptoms include:
Fever
Headache
Generally not feeling well
Followed by fever, rash, cough, red eyes, or congestion.
The illness is typically accompanied by a red, spotty rash that begins on the face and spreads over the body, THD explains.
“Measles is a highly infectious and potentially fatal disease, so it’s important to report suspected measles cases immediately to TDH at 615-741-7247.”