Two more Utah residents diagnosed with measles, total cases now at 5

Utah public health officials have identified two more cases of measles in the state, bringing the total to five. One case involves a minor and the other an adult, with one person from Utah County and the other from the southwest health district. Two of the five cases required hospitalization but have been discharged. Among the cases, two unvaccinated pregnant Utahns were diagnosed with measles.

These new cases follow two other diagnoses from Utah County and the southwest health district. Health officials noted that one infected person visited public places before diagnosis, including the Timpanogos Regional Emergency Room and the Parkway Health Center in Orem. Measles symptoms typically appear 7-14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash after four days of fever.

Individuals exposed to measles or showing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider before visiting a clinic to prevent further spread. The health department emphasized that over 90% of Utahns are vaccinated against measles, providing high protection. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe illness, especially in vulnerable populations.

According to the source: KSL News.