Measles Outbreak Prompts Health Alert in Southwest Washington and Oregon
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOIN.com
Health experts have identified six measles cases in Southwest Washington, prompting a health alert from tri-county health departments to local clinicians in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. While there have been no confirmed cases in the tri-county area, clinicians are advised to be vigilant for individuals presenting with measles-like symptoms, which include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a rash appearing 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms.