Measles Back In Montana After Being Eradicated In The 90’s

Measles Is Back In Montana For The First Time Since 1990

Yep, it took around 35 years, but eradicated diseases are coming back full force.

Now, an entire family (who is presumed to be unvaccinated because records can't be found.) decided to travel during a measles outbreak and they brought it back to the Treasure State.

Cool.

From Montana Free Press and the Department of Health and Human Services:

Where Are The Measles Cases Located In Montana?

The family who has the measles is in Gallatin County, Montana. DHHS said that the entire family is isolated in their home.

There Are 2 Known Locations Where People May Have Been Exposed

If you live in Gallatin County, there are 2 places DHHS know you may have been exposed:

• April 14, 2025, Interwest Tire on Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, between the hours of Noon and 4pm
• April 11, 2025, North Coast Electric, Bozeman, between the hours of 7:30 am and 10:30 am

What You Should Know About Measles From Montana Free Press:

• The Measles Virus has an average incubation period of 14 days
• Measles infection will stay in the air or on surfaces for around 2 hours after being exposed
• Measles can be spread around for a couple of days before the infected person shows any symptoms
• Symptoms of Measles are: fever, couch, red eyes, runny nose, and white spots in their mouth. The red rash comes about 14 days after being exposed
• Long term effects of Measles include: brain swelling, hearing loss, seizures, pneumonia, miscarriage and even death
• Nationwide, 97% of those infected with Measles were NOT vaccinated
• Nationwide, around 70% of those infected are 19 years old and younger
• 2 children have died of Measles in Texas this year, and another death is under investigation

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How Effective is the MMR Vaccine?

According to the Center For Disease Control:

• 97% effective against measles
• 86% effective against mumps

How Many People Have Died From The MMR Vaccine?

According to International Disease Society:

To date, no one has died from the MMR vaccine. Immune compromised people died from side effects of the vaccine, so it's recommended that the immune compromised do NOT get the vaccine because we can all keep them safe with our immunity.

What Can We Do To Stay Safe?

That's the one good thing. There's just one thing we need to do, listen to science, look at the history of the last 35 years, and protect you and your children with the MMR vaccine.

It's absolutely gross people need to be told those kind of things.