09-05-2025
Arkansas Department of Health releases potential measles exposure locations as cases grow
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting two additional measles cases in the state.
The ADH is reporting both cases were in Faulkner County in May, one to an adult and one to a child, both of whom were exposed to others. Officials said both individuals were vaccinated, but the child only had one of the two required vaccinations.
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On May 1, there were two exposures: Ed's Supply at 240 Exchange from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Kum & Go at 250 Dave Ward Drive from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The second exposure was on May 5 at Central Arkansas Pediatrics from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All locations are in Conway.
This marks the fifth and sixth measles cases in the state.
ADH advises that people exposed to measles typically develop symptoms up to 21 days after exposure.
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Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated, officials said, with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that usually starts along the hair and face and spreads downward over the body.
The agency continues to advise that if someone was at one of these locations during the exposure window and developed symptoms, they should immediately contact their health care provider by phone to prevent additional exposure. If they do not have a provider, call their nearest hospital emergency department and explain that they may have been exposed to measles and are now experiencing symptoms.
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The Centers for Disease Control has measles vaccination information on its website.
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