Fort Wayne, Ind. (WOWO): The Allen County Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles in Allen County. Officials say that the case involves an unvaccinated minor who is in stable condition and recovering.
The confirmation comes as part of an ongoing investigation by the Indiana Department of Health and local authorities who say that exposures to the lab-confirmed case have been minimal.
Officials are asking residents to be aware of the symptoms of measles, the most apparent of which is a blotchy red rash that usually appears 3-5 days after exposure to the highly contagious virus. Secondary symptoms can take anywhere from 7-14 days to appear and include.
- Rash
- High fever
- Sore throat
- Small white spots inside cheeks
- Red, watery eyes
- Cough
- Runny nose
Measles is highly contagious, and it is spread when someone who is infected sneezes or coughs, sending droplets into the air. It can lead to serious health problems, especially in children younger than 5. Effects of measles include ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, encephalitis (brain inflammation), severe hearing loss and even death.
Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay home and contact their health care provider immediately. Those with concerns about possible exposure can contact the Allen County Department of Health starting tomorrow at 8 a.m. at (260) 449-7556.
Children are routinely vaccinated for measles before attending kindergarten. The Health Department offers vaccines for measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases at its Medical Annex, 4813 New Haven Ave., and appointments can be made by calling 260-449-7504.
Immunizations also are available from Super Shot, and appointments can be made by calling (260) 424-7468.
Information about measles is available on the Indiana Department of Health’s website, as well as from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Key Words: “Unvaccinated minor.”
Like many Hoosiers and Americans in general, I have lost a lot of trust in the medical system because of the dastardly antics of Darth Fraudci and his ilk. But being vaccinated against measles and other maladies is a long standing practice. It isn’t new or unusual, or even experimental in any way. There is no excuse not to vaccinate kids against measles. Likely the people in need can get this done at the health department for very low or no cost to them.
The government vaccine goons have demanded a lot of vaccines for very young people that seem idiotic because of their age. So there is a lot of reason to be skeptical of health department demands.