Public health officials confirm case of measles in Sacramento County
Updated: 5:21 PM PDT May 10, 2024
In Sacramento County hospital this year, health staff are making efforts to reach out to individuals who may have been exposed. Public health officials disclosed that the recent case of measles was confirmed in a child. The child had visited the UC Davis Medical Center’s emergency department on May 6th and May 7th. Staff is taking the necessary steps to notify individuals who were present in the emergency room during that time. Additionally, public health workers are identifying and contacting people who might have been exposed elsewhere outside of the hospital. School nurses are also discussing symptom onset with family members. According to reports, the child did not have a history of international travel, leading staff to believe that a visitor to the family might have transmitted the virus to the child. Measles is highly contagious, with individuals being contagious several days before symptoms appear and up to four days after. In case of contact with an infected person, it is advisable to check vaccination records and seek vaccination if necessary. If vaccination is needed, individuals should contact their health department for guidance on how to get vaccinated. The ideal time for vaccination is within three days of exposure, but there may still be value in getting vaccinated even after this timeframe. Common symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and diarrhea, with a rash potentially appearing within three days of the initial symptoms. For further details on measles, please consult your healthcare provider.
Public health officials confirm case of measles in Sacramento County
Updated: 5:21 PM PDT May 10, 2024
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