Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health emphasized that maintaining high vaccination coverage is the best way to prevent measles and help protect community members who may be at higher risk for severe illness. The department noted that people who have received two documented doses of the MMR vaccine generally have a very low risk of getting measles.
Measles symptoms can include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that typically begins 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 going to a clinic or hospital, to help reduce potential exposure to others.