What You Need To Know Now That Measles Is In Cascade County

• An active case of measles has been reported in Cascade County
• The person lives in Cascade County
• The infected person is isolating at home

The Cascade City County Health Department Reports A Case Of Measles In Cascade County

The person who has been diagnosed with measles is someone who lives in Cascade County. This individual is believed to be vaccinated however, the vaccination status hasn't been confirmed as of writing.

Cascade City County Health Department is assessing potential exposure sites and people who may have been around the infected person before they know they had measles.

To find out points of exposure click here. The CCHD is working on updating the page at the time of writing.

Measles Is Highly Contagious And Can Spread For 2 Hours After The Infected has Gone

Measles can be spread way before you know you're sick.  First, you'll get a cough, fever, runny nose and red eyes, white spots in your mouth and a red rash. The rash doesn't appear for about 2 weeks after you've been exposed to the disease.

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How Can You Check Your Vaccination Status?

• See if your high school, college or university has your vaccination records
• Ask if your doctor has your vaccination records
• Cascade City County Health Department may have vaccination records
• Check the immunization registry for your home state

Cascade City County Health Department Offers A Help Line

The CCHD measles phone line is at 406.791.9242

You can call the line for record checks or appointments, immunization questions, measles testing, exposure or quarantine questions and more.

The line is also open for healthcare providers to report measles or suspected cases of the measles.

READ More about Measles In Montana:

Family In Gallatin County Tests Positive For Measles

Great Falls Has Measles Exposure Event In June

Helena Announces Measles Exposure Event In June

Source: Cascade City County Health Department press release

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