The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles in Stillwater located in Payne County. This is the first confirmed case in Oklahoma since 1997.
Measles was identified in an international traveler to Oklahoma. The individual is a spouse of an Oklahoma State University student who lives off campus. OSDH is working with the Payne County Health Department, Oklahoma State University and local medical facilities in the investigation.
Persons who visited the following locations in Stillwater may have been exposed to the measles virus: · Aldi (1188 N Perkins Rd) March 13 · Crepe Myrtle Market (613 S Lewis) March 13 · Food Pyramid (421 N Main St) March 13 · Boba Fusion Café (211 N Perkins Rd) March 13 · China Wok (917 N Perkins Rd) – March 14 · Jimmy’s Egg (811 W 6th Ave) March 16 · University Health Services on March 17 or 19
Anyone who thinks they may have been at risk of exposure should review their immunization records and contact their local county health department with any additional questions. Persons are protected if they are immunized with two doses of a measles-containing vaccine after the first birthday, or if they were born during or before 1957.
Persons who are susceptible to measles usually develop symptoms about 10 days after exposure with a range of 7-18 days. Symptoms of measles begin with a mild to moderate fever, runny nose, red eyes, and cough. A few days later, a rash appears starting on the face spreading to the rest of the body accompanied by a fever that can reach up to 105 degrees. Measles can lead to pneumonia and other complications, especially in young children and adults over 20. The disease can also cause serious problems in pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems.
