Multnomah County reports measles case, here’s what you should know

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Multnomah County reports measles case, here’s what you should know

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Published on Jun 27, 2025, 1:16:29 PM
Total time: 00:10:54

Episode Description

On Tuesday, Oregon's first measles case of the year was reported in Multnomah County, joining a slew of other states who have had reported cases this year. The individual who tested positive is an adult who is believed to have acquired the disease while traveling abroad and was hospitalized in Portland. The highly contagious disease is transmitted through the air via coughs and sneezes, with symptoms including fever, cough and a rash appearing from seven to 21 days after exposure. Paul Ciselak is the medical director for communicable disease and immunizations at Oregon Health Authority. He joins us to share more.

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