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health2 years ago

"Measles Exposure Confirmed at KCI and North Kansas City Hospital"

A Missouri resident with measles visited Kansas City International Airport and North Kansas City Hospital, potentially exposing others to the virus. Health officials are warning those who may have been in the same areas to watch for symptoms until January 27. The best prevention is the MMR vaccination, and those who are up-to-date on it are at low risk. Unvaccinated individuals and infants under 1 year old are at the highest risk for contracting measles.

health2 years ago

Measles Exposure Confirmed in North Kansas City Area

Clay County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Liberty, Missouri resident who was at the Kansas City International Airport and North Kansas City Hospital earlier this month. Potential exposures include specific areas at the airport and hospital. Those up to date on the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine have a low risk of getting sick, while unvaccinated individuals and infants under 1 are at higher risk. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash, and those who were exposed should watch for symptoms until January 27. Measles is highly infectious and spread through the air, but cannot be spread by those who do not have the disease.

health2 years ago

"Measles Case Confirmed in Clay County, Missouri"

The Clay County Public Health Center has confirmed a case of measles in a Liberty, Missouri resident who was at Kansas City International Airport and North Kansas City Hospital. Health officials are urging individuals who may have been exposed to watch for symptoms until Jan. 27 and to report any cases. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a red rash appearing three to five days after symptoms start.

health2 years ago

Measles Exposure Confirmed at KCI and North Kansas City Hospital

Health officials have alerted the public about a measles exposure at Kansas City International Airport and North Kansas City Hospital, involving a Liberty resident who was present at the airport's Terminal B on Jan. 4 and the hospital on Jan. 5-6. Specific areas and times of potential exposure have been identified, and individuals who may have been affected are being contacted. The health department emphasizes the importance of measles vaccination, noting that those up to date on the MMR vaccine have a low risk of illness, while unvaccinated individuals and infants under 1 are at higher risk. Concerned individuals are urged to seek information and report any potential cases to the relevant health authorities.

transportation2 years ago

"Kansas City Prepares for NFL Draft with Airport and Traffic Updates"

Kansas City International Airport is increasing enforcement to keep the pickup line moving during the NFL Draft. Police officers and traffic control are making sure people don’t park in the pickup line, and pickups are only supposed to happen when passengers are ready to go. The most problematic time for the pickup line is late in the evening. Airport operators suggest using the cell phone lot or parking at the terminal garage. About 18,000 arriving passengers are expected, and many will take commercial transportation services.

crime2 years ago

Woman charged for causing flight diversion to Kansas City.

Chloe Dasliva, 32, has been charged with interfering with a flight attendant after causing a disturbance on an Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago. Several passengers reported that Dasilva became abusive towards a flight attendant, including threatening to kill him. The pilot decided to divert the flight to Kansas City International Airport out of concern for the safety of the passengers. Prosecutors have asked for DaSilva to be detained pending a detention hearing.