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25-03-2025
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OSDH reports 7 confirmed cases of measles, 2 probable in Oklahoma: What to know about increase
Oklahoma now has nine measles cases in the northeastern part of the state, which is five more than the week before, according to the latest update from the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The OSDH provides weekly updates on the status of measles throughout the state each Tuesday morning. According to the newest update, there have been nine total measles cases in Oklahoma, with seven of them confirmed cases and two probable cases. In probable cases, individuals show symptoms consistent with measles but do not have a confirmatory test result or a lab-confirmed case. All nine cases are among unvaccinated individuals or those with no record of having a measles vaccine, OSDH reports. Last Friday, OSDH reported four probable measles cases. Two of those have been confirmed and shifted status, which contributed to the increase. Though there are five newly confirmed cases, investigations found there were no additional public setting exposures. "All cases are linked through exposures to household or extended family; and initial cases reported exposure to the measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico. At this time, no cases have resulted from exposure to public settings," OSDH said in their Tuesday release. The best way to defend against measles is to get the measles vaccine. The vaccine is usually given alongside the rubella and mumps vaccine, effectively naming it the MMR vaccine. It is recommended for all children ages 12 to 15 months and again at 4-6 years old. If someone does not receive a second dose of the vaccine from ages 4-6, it may be administered at any age thereafter. The two doses of vaccine normally provide lifelong immunity. If you do not know your vaccination status, check your shot records with the OSDH at and look for your MMR Vaccine records. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma measles update: OSDH reports 7 confirmed cases, 2 probable
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Oklahoma health department launches measles tracking site as four probable cases confirmed
Oklahoma State Department of Health will begin releasing weekly notices of measles cases after the state's total of confirmed probable cases rose to four this month. OSDH said the new landing page for all measles information will be updated on the state's website. The state has no confirmed measles cases, and is reporting only four probable cases. OSDH also says all Oklahoma measles cases have been found among unvaccinated individuals. Though they will provide weekly updates on the number of cases, they will provide potential public exposure notices as they are identified. The department learned of the first two cases on March 11, associated with the Texas-New Mexico outbreak. The second pair of cases was detected on March 14. The best way to defend against measles is to get the measles vaccine. The vaccine is usually given alongside the rubella and mumps vaccine, effectively naming it the MMR vaccine. It is recommended for all children ages 12 to 15 months and again at 4-6 years old. If someone does not receive a second dose of the vaccine from ages 4-6, it may be administered at any age thereafter. The two doses of vaccine normally provide lifelong immunity. If you do not know your vaccination status, check your shot records with the OSDH and look for your MMR Vaccine records. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma launches measles tracking website as more likely cases found
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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OSDH reports Oklahoma's first two measles cases confirmed, no risk to public
Oklahoma officially has its first confirmed measles cases, with two cases in the state, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The cases are being reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as "probable cases" as they are associated with the Texas-New Mexico outbreak and reported experiencing symptoms consistent with measles. OSDH reported that the individuals took precautions by "immediately excluding themselves from public settings and staying home throughout their contagious period." Related: FAQs about Measles: How to protect yourself, info about the vaccine. By secluding themselves, OSDH said they prevented the risk of transmitting measles to the public. 'When people know they have exposure risk and do not have immunity to measles, they can exclude themselves from public settings for the recommended duration to eliminate the risk of transmission in their community," said Kendra Dougherty, Director of Infectious Disease Prevention and Response at OSDH. OSDH said they wouldn't release where the two individuals are located but stated there is no public health threat with the cases. The best way to defend against measles is to get the measles vaccine. The vaccine is usually given alongside the rubella and mumps vaccine, effectively naming it the MMR vaccine. It is recommended for all children ages 12 to 15 months and again at 4-6 years old. If someone does not receive a second dose of the vaccine from ages 4-6, it may be administered at any age thereafter. The two doses of vaccine normally provide lifelong immunity. If you do not know your vaccination status, check your shot records with the OSDH and look for your MMR Vaccine records. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma's first two measles cases confirmed, state health dept. says
