Riley County officials share ways to prevent measles
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Wednesday, April 15, an update on the measles outbreak in Kansas. State health officials now confirming 37 total cases.
All of them stretching across eight counties in southwest Kansas. Most people infected are children. According to the CDC, measles is very contagious. The incubation period for the virus can be up to two weeks. It can cause severe health issues for children and people who aren't vaccinated.
27 News spoke with the Riley County Health Department on the best way to protect yourself.
"If you want a single best way to protect yourself from measles," Riley County Health Department Clinical Supervisor, Jacob Clarke said. "Getting that MMR vaccine is by far the best way to do that."
The health department said they will continue to monitor the spread of the virus.
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