New Measles Cases in Oregon

As of February 2026, quite a lot of measles circumstances have been present in Oregon and southwest Washington. There aren’t any identified measles circumstances in Multnomah County. But as a result of measles spreads shortly, it’s doable it might unfold to our county.

Measles is a extremely contagious virus that may trigger critical sickness. Fortunately, getting vaccinated for measles (MMR vaccine) protects you from measles.

Health officers are carefully watching the scenario, and are warning individuals who could have been uncovered to measles to observe for signs. We encourage everybody to ensure they’re protected towards measles.

It’s vital to contact your physician or clinic instantly for those who suppose you will have been uncovered to measles, or discover signs. Call forward first earlier than going to the clinic.

Symptoms

It can take 1 to three weeks after somebody is uncovered to measles earlier than they develop signs.

Measles begins with a fever, runny nostril, cough and crimson, watery eyes. Just a few days later, the measles rash will seem. It’s a blotchy rash that begins on the face or hairline, after which spreads all around the physique.

The rash appears to be like brown or crimson on white pores and skin, and could also be more durable to see on brown and black pores and skin.

If you’re sick and suppose it might be measles, contact your physician or well being clinic.

It’s vital to name forward for those who suspect measles—don’t simply present up on the clinic!

If you do not have a health care provider, name 211. Interpreters can be found. You also can name our Community Health Centers, 503-988-5558, to enroll as a affected person.

How It Spreads

People can unfold measles earlier than they know they’ve it.

The measles virus spreads by means of the air when an contaminated individual coughs or sneezes. It can keep within the air for as much as 2 hours after an contaminated individual leaves an space.

Measles is finest identified for its rash. But what you may not know is that individuals can unfold measles for as much as 4 days earlier than the rash seems. They also can proceed to unfold it for 4 days after getting the rash. 

Animals don’t get or unfold measles.

What You Can Do

Get vaccinated. The MMR vaccine is the perfect safety towards measles. Find vaccines 

Check your vaccination standing. To discover out in case you are already vaccinated for measles, speak to your physician or well being clinic. Or contact Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to request immunization records. 

Think you have been uncovered? Call the Communicable Disease staff at 503-988-3406 for recommendation and subsequent steps.

Before You Travel

Measles remains to be frequent in lots of nations. Cases have additionally been present in different elements of the United States. The finest method to defend your self is to be absolutely vaccinated at the very least 2 weeks earlier than you permit on your journey.

Your child could also be vaccinated as early as 6 months of age if:

• You stay in or plan to journey to an space the place there’s a measles outbreak
• You journey internationally

Check your journey vacation spot’s well being division suggestions and speak along with your pediatrician. 

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