measles

With symptoms like fever and rash, measles can be more than just a nuisance. Local experts are sounding the alarm for a reason.

Health officials say the new cases involve unvaccinated people who were known contacts with a young Olmsted County child who earlier contracted measles.

Public health officials in Olmsted County are working to contact individuals who may have had contact with the child who has developed measles.

State health officials say all of the new cases involved unvaccinated people and were tied to domestic and international travel.

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Measles has made a resurgence in some locations in the United States. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON. He is concerned that measles could impact unvaccinated Central Minnesota residents in the near future.

A surge in recent cases has health officials urging parents to check their child's immunization record. The highly contagious disease can cause hospitalization and even death.

State Health Officials are investigating three new cases confirmed in recent days.

there are now two confirmed cases in Hennepin County