PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Marion County resident has become sick with the measles after a sick traveler visited the area.
The Department of Health and Human Services said this case is not linked to the Clark County outbreak or the cases in Multnomah County.
A traveler, who lives in Ilinois and recently spent time in countries where measles in common, visited Marion County earlier this year.
Exposure sites:
- Youth With a Mission, 7085 Battle Creek Road SE, Salem, Feb. 18, 7 a.m. through March 11, 5 p.m.
- Get Air Trampoline Park, 3910 Rickey St. SE, Salem, Feb. 21, 1:45-5 p.m.
- Red Robin, 831 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, Feb. 21, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
- Portland International Airport: Southwest Airlines check-in area and Concourse C, Feb. 22, 12:30–5 p.m.
Measles information:
Measles is a highly contagious virus spread through the air. It can linger in a room up to two hours after someone with the virus has been there and you can catch it even before the sick person develops a rash.
The virus starts with a fever and can also cause a runny nose, cough, red eyes, ear infection, diarrhea and a rash of tiny red spots starting at the head and then spreading. It is especially dangerous for babies and young children.
The CDC said almost everyone who has not been vaccinated will get the virus if they are exposed.
If you think you have the measles, contact your healthcare provider before visiting a clinic.