Jonathan Modie, OHA spokesman, said because the agency\u2019s data shows measles is circulating in wastewater<\/a> in many Oregon counties, OHA is not reporting cases by individual county. <\/p>\n Information about measles from the Oregon Health Authority<\/p>\n Measles typically starts with a fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A rash usually follows, beginning on the face and spreading to the rest of the body. Symptoms begin seven to 21 days after exposure to a person with measles. Common complications of measles include ear infection, lung infection and diarrhea. Swelling of the brain is a rare but much more serious complication.<\/p>\n Measles can\u00a0be dangerous, especially among children\u00a0younger than 5,\u00a0adults\u00a0older than 20,\u00a0pregnant people, and\u00a0people with weakened immune systems.\u00a0In developed countries in recent years, one to three of every 1,000 measles cases\u00a0has\u00a0been fatal.\u00a0\u00a0The measles vaccine is\u00a0highly effective\u00a0at providing protection, as two doses of the MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the virus.\u00a0The risk of severe disease from measles for people who are up to date on their vaccines is\u00a0very low.<\/p>\n Public health officials urge people experiencing symptoms of measles not to arrive unannounced at a medical office if they:\u00a0<\/p>\n Have a measles-like rash, or<\/p>\n Have been exposed to measles within the previous 21 days, AND\u00a0have any other symptom of measles (such as fever,\u00a0cough\u00a0or red eyes).<\/p>\n Whenever possible, individuals\u00a0planning to seek medical care should first call your health care provider or urgent care center by telephone to create an entry plan to avoid exposing others in waiting rooms.<\/p>\n This story was updated Friday afternoon to include new information from Salem Health spokeswoman Lisa Wood.\u00a0<\/p>\n Reporter Hailey Cook contributed reporting.<\/p>\n Contact Managing Editor Rachel Alexander: [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> or 503-575-1241.<\/p>\n
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