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6A | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL Two cases of measles confirmed in Oregon, one in Lane County Testing has confirmed two new measles patients in Oregon, one of whom resides in Lane County. Both patients traveled on the same flight into Portland International Airport as a confirmed measles case on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Lane County patient was partially vac- cinated. In response, Lane County Public Health has activated its incident command system and is currently investigating potential exposure. At this time, there are four identified sites of possible exposure during the pa- tient’s infectious period. Monday, Oct. 21: • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Creswell Bakery, 182 S. Second St. in Creswell • Noon to 4 p.m., Bier Stein, 1591 Willamette St. in Eugene Wednesday, Oct. 23: • 4 to 7:30 p.m., Blu Mist, 1400 Valley River Dr., Suite 130 in Eugene • 6 to 9:30 p.m., North Fork Public House, 2805 Shadowview Dr. in Eu- gene Additional sites may be added as the investiga- tion continues. Measles exposure is possible for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves the location. None of the identified locations above are considered on- going exposure risks. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a poten- tially severe viral infec- tion. Measles symptoms appear seven to 18 days after contact with the vi- rus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. Measles rash appears three to five days after the first symptoms. It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet. • Small raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots. • The spots may be- come joined together as they spread from the head to the rest of the body. • When the rash ap- pears, a person’s fever may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. Measles isn’t just a lit- tle rash. Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young chil- dren, as well as for preg- nant women and those who have compromised immune systems (e.g., cancer and transplant pa- tients, etc.). Measles is very conta- gious, spreading through the air when an infected person coughs or sneez- es. It is so contagious that if one person has it, up to nine out of 10 people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected. A child can get measles just by being in a room where a person with mea- sles has been, even up to two hours after that per- son has left. An infected person can spread mea- sles to others even be- fore knowing they have the disease — from four days before developing the measles rash through four days after the rash subsides. If someone believes they have been exposed to measles, they should contact their healthcare provider by phone be- fore traveling to their provider’s office. Measles spreads quickly through the air. People who may have been exposed and who are showing symptoms should limit their contact with other people and public places until they can see their healthcare provider. The measles vaccine is very effective. Two dos- es of measles vaccine are about 97 percent effective at preventing measles if exposed to the virus. One dose is about 93 percent effective. If someone has not been vaccinated, or may only be partially vacci- nated, they should con- tact their healthcare pro- vider and arrange to be vaccinated. Quality Cleaning Certifi ed Green Carpet Cleaning Specialists 541-942-0420 All of these pets are looking for their forever home... To find our more about adopting these pets contact the Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA at 541-689-1503 GRACE OLSON BRAD’S COTTAGE GROVE CHEVROLET 541-942-4415 FORT ROCK CONSTRUCTION 34147 MEYER RD. 541-767-1611 COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 541-942-9145 COUNTRY FARM & RANCH SUPPLY 541-767-2752 COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 541-942-3325 FOUNTAIN GUTTERS 541-729-9515 BRAD’S COTTAGE GROVE CHEVROLET 541-942-4415 COUNTRY FARM & RANCH SUPPLY 541-767-2752 GRACE OLSON FOUNTAIN GUTTERS 541-729-9515 HOYER ACCOUNTING 541-942-8241 STATE FARM INSURANCE - MATT BJORNN 541-942-2623 LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA 541-942-2551 COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 541-942-3325 COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 541-942-9145
