The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Thursday that an out-of-state person with measles visited New Hampshire while contagious. Health officials said the person had been exposed to an international traveler who also had the disease. That person could have passed measles to people who are not immune — meaning they either have not been infected before or have not been fully vaccinated. People with weakened immune systems and infants who have not yet received the measles vaccine are also at risk.>> More details: DHHS information on the 2024 measles outbreak Earlier Thursday, health officials released a timeline and list of places in New Hampshire where the infected person had been. Later Thursday night, health officials released this revised timeline:July 6, 1-5 p.m.: Texas Roadhouse on Loudon Road in ConcordJuly 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Baked and Brewed Café on Suncook Valley Road in AltonJuly 7, 3-6 p.m.: The Common Man on Daniel Webster Highway in MerrimackHealth officials are asking anyone who is not protected or is unsure if they are protected and who also visited any of these locations during those specific times and dates to contact the Division of Public Health Services at 603-271-4496.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play > Previous coverage:July 9, 2024: Measles case linked to international traveler confirmed in New Hampshire residentJune 29, 2024: State officials investigating possible measles exposure after international traveler tests positive
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Thursday that an out-of-state resident with measles visited New Hampshire while infectious.
Health officials said the person had been in contact with an international traveler who was also sick.
This person could have passed measles on to people who are not immune, meaning they either have not been infected before or have not been fully vaccinated. People with weakened immune systems and infants who have not yet received the measles vaccine are also at risk.
>> More details: DHHS Information on the 2024 Measles Outbreak
Earlier Thursday, health officials released a timeline and list of places in New Hampshire where the infected person had been. Later Thursday evening, health officials released this revised timeline:
- July 6 from 1pm to 5pm: Texas Roadhouse on Loudon Road in Concord
- July 7 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm: Baked and Brewed Café on Suncook Valley Road in Alton
- July 7 from 3pm-6pm: The Common Man on Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack
Health officials are asking anyone who is not protected or is unsure if they are protected and who also visited any of these locations during those specific times and dates to contact the Department of Public Health Services at 603-271-4496.
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Health officials say this latest infection is the fifth linked to a multi-state measles outbreak.
Symptoms of measles can range from a high fever to a cough, runny nose or watery eyes, several days before a rash appears on the body.
According to doctors, vaccination is the best protection against measles.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, measles is highly contagious. If just one person has it, 9 out of 10 people who happen to be nearby will become infected if they are not protected. People can even get it by being in a room where someone with measles has been.
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