Health officials in Delaware said that four unvaccinated men have tested positive for measles in Kent County. NBC10’s Shaira Arias reports.Â
The Delaware Division of Public Health announced Wednesday that the state has declared a measles outbreak after confirming two additional cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to four
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a measles outbreak is defined as three or more cases that are connected by time and location
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Health officials said extensive contact tracing is underway to identify anyone who may have been exposed to the individuals who tested positive. Officials will notify people identified through contact tracing to confirm whether they have been vaccinated against measles, provide educational re
The agency said more information will be released if contact tracing identifies any known public exposures
According to health officials, the measles cases identified to date are all unvaccinated men in Kent County
People who are unvaccinated, pregnant, immunocompromised, or too young to be vaccinated face the highest risk of severe complications during a measles outbreak, health officials said
Unvaccinated individuals or those unsure of their vaccination status who get exposed to a person with measles are urged to contact their primary care provider or a public health clinic to obtain an MMR vaccine
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“Testing shows the MMR vaccine to be 97% effective at preventing measles for those who have received two doses of the MMR vaccine and are not severely immunocompromised,” health officials said
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Health officials said Delawareans are also encouraged to confirm their vaccination status as well as the status of their children
If you are unsure of your vaccination status, you can visit the DelVAX Public Portal for more information
Officials add that if you are showing any symptoms of measles, you should seek immediate health care by contacting your primary care provider
