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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
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Measles outbreak: 2 new cases in southwest Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — State health officials continue to track a measles outbreak in southwest Kansas. Two new cases have been reported since last week's update, both in Haskell County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is tracking cases linked to the outbreak and those not. Since the end of January, there have been 58 measles cases in Kansas. Of those, 56 are connected to the outbreak. A case in Sedgwick County and one in Reno County are not connected. Age Group Cases 0-4 19 5-10 17 11-13 6 14-17 4 18-24 1 25-34 5 35-44 4 45-54 1 55-64 1 65+ 0 Of the outbreak cases, only five people were up-to-date on their vaccinations. Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure at three Kansas locations: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, the Hutchinson Public Library, and an auto parts store in Cimarron. The KDHE said 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 the B & P Auto Parts, 515 S. Main in Cimarron, on Friday, May 2, Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6. Measles can remain in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours. Anyone at the above locations during the listed times should monitor for symptoms for three weeks from the given dates, check their vaccination status, and avoid contact with high-risk individuals if not immune. Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5. So far, no Kansas cases have required hospitalization. According to the Centers for Disease Control, measles is highly contagious. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours. The KDHE says the first symptoms happen seven to 14 days after exposure. Measles typically begins with a high fever, possibly spiking to more than 104, a cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth two to three days after the symptoms begin. The measles rash appears three to five days after symptoms begin. Flat red spots appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet. Why measles cases can be hard to track If you do not know if you are vaccinated against measles, there are a few ways to find out: Search the Kansas WebIZ Public Portal at Call the Kansas Immunization Program at 877-296-0464 (option 1) during regular business hours, Email KDHE Immunization Registry, Contact a health care provider to determine if you have received the vaccine, or Discuss whether it is appropriate to have a titer blood test done to assess your immunity level. The KDHE says unvaccinated or under-vaccinated people should consult a health care provider about receiving the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine. Visit the KDHE website for more information about measles symptoms and prevention, and frequently asked questions. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kansas measles cases climb to 56, mostly in SW Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The number of measles cases in Kansas climbed by seven since last Wednesday. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports 56, up from 49 last week. One of the new cases was reported in Reno County over the weekend. The other six new cases are in Gray County, which has had the most cases in the state, with 21. On Wednesday, in addition to announcing the new cases, the KDHE unveiled a redesigned Measles Data website, which provides information on the current rate of cases, ethnicity, age groups, timelines, and more. Age Group Cases 0-4 19 5-10 16 11-13 6 14-17 4 18-24 1 25-34 5 35-44 3 45-54 1 55-64 1 65+ 0 So far, the one case in Sedgwick County and the one case in Reno County are not associated with the outbreak of 54 cases in southwest Kansas. Of the outbreak cases, only five people were up-to-date on their vaccinations. Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure at three Kansas locations: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, the Hutchinson Public Library, and an auto parts store in Cimarron. The KDHE said 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 the B & P Auto Parts, 515 S. Main in Cimarron, on Friday, May 2, Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6. Measles can remain in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours. Anyone at the above locations during the listed times should monitor for symptoms for three weeks, check their vaccination status, and avoid contact with high-risk individuals if not immune. Measles in Sedgwick County, exposure at Wichita grocery store Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5. So far, no Kansas cases have required hospitalization. According to the Centers for Disease Control, measles is highly contagious. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours. The KDHE says the first symptoms happen seven to 14 days after exposure. Measles typically begins with a high fever, possibly spiking to more than 104, a cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth two to three days after the symptoms begin. The measles rash appears three to five days after symptoms begin. Flat red spots appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet. Why measles cases can be hard to track If you do not know if you are vaccinated against measles, there are a few ways to find out: Search the Kansas WebIZ Public Portal at Call the Kansas Immunization Program at 877-296-0464 (option 1) during regular business hours, Email KDHE Immunization Registry, Contact a health care provider to determine if they have received the vaccine, or Discuss whether it is appropriate to have a titer blood test done to assess your immunity level. The KDHE says unvaccinated or under-vaccinated people should consult a health care provider about receiving the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine. Visit the KDHE website for more information about measles symptoms and prevention, and frequently asked questions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kansas gov. calls measles outbreak ‘serious,' urges parents to vaccinate children
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging the state's parents to take action this year as measles cases continue to grow in number. Kelly took to social media on Monday, May 12, to urge parents to consider getting their children vaccinated against measles. Cases are continuing to grow in the southwest part of the state with the risk of new infections possible in other areas. 'Kansas' measles outbreak is serious. This disease is not new, but neither is the solution. Parents, talk to your doctor and vaccinate your children to prevent the spread of this dangerous disease. The health of our communities depends on shared responsibility.' Gov. Laura Kelly social media statement The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported on May 7 that a total of 48 cases have been recorded so far in 2025. One person has been hospitalized as a result of measles this year. Most measles cases are being recorded in children and teenagers. Cases by age group. 0-4 – 15. 5-17 – 24. 18+ – 9. Blackout license plates available for purchase in Kansas starting on July 1, 2025 The KDHE issued warnings in April and May for potential measles exposures at a Garden City hotel, an auto parts store in Cimarron, Hutchinson Public Library and the Wichita airport. Other confirmed cases of measles have only occurred in the southwest portion of Kansas. People who have measles may show symptoms of a cough, fever, rash, red/watery eyes, a runny nose and tiny white spots on the skin, according to the KDHE. Those who are infected with measles can spread it to others from four days before through to four days after the rash appears. 'A typical case of measles begins with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth. Three to five days after the start of symptoms, a flat red rash appears on the face, usually at the hairline, and spreads downward to the chest and back. When the rash appears, the fever may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit. After a few days, the fever usually subsides and the rash fades in the order it appeared.' KDHE website excerpt How to spot and avoid poison ivy growing wild in Kansas The KDHE states that one-year-old children or older should get the first dose of the measles vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age. A second dose should be applied between the ages of four and six. More information on measles can be found by clicking here. You can learn more about the 2025 Kansas measles outbreak by checking the KDHE's website by clicking here. For more Capitol Bureau news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
