Indiana Department of Health confirms first measles case in 2025
The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles in the state this year.
Officials said the case is in an unvaccinated child in Allen County. This is in the Fort Wayne area.
They said the child is stable and recovering. Officials did not release any other details about the child.
This is the first case of measles reported in Indiana since early 2024, according to health officials.
Health officials are working to determine if there are any additional cases.
"Because measles is so easily spread, a single case is considered an outbreak. When infected people sneeze or cough, droplets spray into the air. Those droplets remain infective in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours," Health officials said.
Officials encourage people to check with their healthcare providers to make sure they are up to date on vaccinations. They say that two doses of MMR are needed to be fully protected from the virus.
If you are experiencing symptoms, such as runny nose, fever, cough, and red eyes, health officials say to stay at home and contact a doctor. You are also advised to stay home and away from others.
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