Measles exposure reported at Wichita Airport and Hutchinson Library
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says individuals may have been exposed to the virus at the Wichita airport on Friday, May 2, between 6:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. and at the Hutchinson Public Library on Saturday, May 3, from 2 to 5 p.m.
A third potential exposure occurred at an auto parts store in the 500 block of South Main in Cimarron on Friday, May 2, Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6.
Measles in Sedgwick County, exposure at Wichita grocery store
Sedgwick County health officials said the airport exposure is unrelated to a Sedgwick County measles case.
The state said the Reno County case is not associated with any of the U.S. measles outbreaks and does not represent community transmission. One resident in Reno County has been confirmed positive, and the state is monitoring their case during recovery.
Measles can remain in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours. Anyone who was at the above locations during the listed times should monitor for symptoms through May 23, check their vaccination status, and avoid contact with high-risk individuals if not immune.
Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that usually begins on the face and spreads downward.
For questions or guidance, contact the KDHE Epidemiology Hotline at 877-427-7317 (option 5) or visit www.kdhe.ks.gov/measles.
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