Health officials: Measles virus detected in Douglas County wastewater, but no cases confirmed

Health officials: Measles virus detected in Douglas County wastewater, no confirmed cases
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Health officials: Measles virus detected in Douglas County wastewater, no confirmed cases
Updated: 8:21 PM CDT Jul 13, 2026
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Douglas County health officials said Monday that the measles virus has been detected in local wastewater.However, there are no confirmed cases of the disease in the county.Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health announced that routine monitoring identified the virus in wastewater from the Lawrence watershed.The detection does not confirm someone in the community has measles.”While there are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Douglas County, maintaining high vaccination coverage remains the best way to prevent measles and protect community members who may be at a higher risk for severe illness,” the health department said in a news release. “If you have received two documented doses of MMR vaccine, your risk of getting measles is very low.”Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts on the face and spreads downward after several days.LMH Health recommends that anyone who suspects they have measles contact their health care provider before visiting a clinic or hospital to help prevent potential exposure to others.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Kan. —

Douglas County health officials said Monday that the measles virus has been detected in local wastewater

However, there are no confirmed cases of the disease in the county

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health announced that routine monitoring identified the virus in wastewater from the Lawrence watershed

The detection does not confirm someone in the community has measles

“While there are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Douglas County, maintaining high vaccination coverage remains the best way to prevent measles and protect community members who may be at a higher risk for severe illness,” the health department said in a news release. “If you have received two documented doses of MMR vaccine, your risk of getting measles is very low.”

Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts on the face and spreads downward after several days

LMH Health recommends that anyone who suspects they have measles contact their health care provider before visiting a clinic or hospital to help prevent potential exposure to others

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