Two more adults in Utah diagnosed with measles, bringing total cases to three

Two more adults in Utah have been diagnosed with measles, bringing the total cases to three, state health officials announced Tuesday. One of the new cases is a Utah County resident and the other is from the southwest health district, according to a news release from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Last week's diagnosis was the first case of measles to originate in Utah in at least two years, the department said. All three individuals are unvaccinated and not connected to one another, health officials confirmed.

Public health investigations are ongoing to identify possible exposure locations. The infected individual visited public places during their infectious period before diagnosis, including the Timpanogos Regional Emergency Room on June 14 and the Parkway Health Center in Orem on June 13.

Dr. Leisha Nolen, Utah's state epidemiologist, advised those who may have been exposed to watch for symptoms. Early stages of measles symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days after exposure, with a rash typically appearing after four days of fever.

Health officials urge anyone showing symptoms to call a health care provider before visiting a clinic to prevent further spread of the disease. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations.

According to the source: KSL.com.