Fillmore County Confirms Additional Measles Cases
Preston, MN (KROC-AM News) - Additional cases of measles have been confirmed in southeastern Minnesota.
Measles Cases in Fillmore County
A news release issued by Fillmore County Public Health indicates that, as of October 1, three cases of the highly infectious and potentially serious, sometimes fatal infection have been confirmed in Fillmore County. The confirmation of the first case was reported on September 17.
Additional Measles Cases Anticipated
Because measles is highly contagious, the news release says the case count may continue to rise in the coming days and weeks. With the confirmation of the new cases, there are now 27 confirmed cases of measles in Minnesota over the past year, including three in Olmsted County last October.
READ MORE: Measles Outbreak Grows to Three Cases in Olmsted County
What Public Health Officials Are Doing
The statement says that the initial case and the new cases all involve unvaccinated individuals. Public health officials in Fillmore County have been working to identify and contact anyone who has had contact with any of the infected people.
MMR Vaccine Recommended for Protection
The news release also stresses that the best protection against measles is the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and Fillmore County Public Health says now "is a great time to ensure you and your family are fully vaccinated."
Anyone seeking vaccination who has private health insurance coverage should contact their primary care provider. Those who are underinsured, uninsured or enrolled in a Minnesota Health Care Program are being directed to contact Fillmore County Public Health at 507-765-2642.
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