Rhode Island — Officials at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed that a case of measles has been identified.
According to reports, the case is of a young, unvaccinated child with a recent history of international travel. The child was hospitalized at Hasbro Children’s this month and is now home and well.
The child is not believed to have any school or daycare contacts, and those who are believed to have come into contact have been contacted and have been asked to take the necessary steps to avoid the spread.
Measles, a highly contagious respiratory disease, is often caused by some form of a virus, typical symptoms include:
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
- Tiny white spots inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek
- A rash made up of large, flat blotches.
RIDOH has stated that the best way to prevent diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella is advised to take the MMR vaccine.
“Measles is almost entirely preventable through vaccination,” said Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD. “Any parent or guardian who has a child at home who is older than a year old and has not been vaccinated against measles should talk to their child’s healthcare professional. For any family with insurance issues or trouble accessing care, RIDOH can make vaccine available at no cost. RIDOH also wants to acknowledge the clinicians and team at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s for their swift actions and clinical expertise to mitigate risk to the community.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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