Measles Case Confirmed in Hancock County with Multiple Exposure Locations

Hancock Public Health has confirmed one measles case in Findlay, with exposure in several locations.

The individual was reported to be at multiple locations in Findlay while infectious. 

Anyone who was at the NWO Urgent Care on September 29 between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, or Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department on September 29 between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm should take action.

If you were present at those locations during those times, you are being asked to fill out the Measles Close Contact Investigation Form by clicking here.

The CDC states that measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening complications, especially in young children. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

The CDC reports that up to 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people who are exposed to measles will become infected. Common symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes and a rash. Severe complications can include pneumonia, brain swelling and in rare cases death.

The CDC says that the MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles.

Some groups are at higher risk for severe complications from measles including:

• Children younger than 5 years of age
• Adults older than 20 years of age
• Pregnant women
• People with weakened immune systems, such as from leukemia or HIV infection

To learn more about measles, please click here.