IDAHO FALLS – A case of measles in an “adolescent” has been reported locally by Eastern Idaho Public Health, according to a statement released Thursday morning.
Officials stated the “adolescent was an international traveler who was unvaccinated against measles.”
EIPH is investigating the case, according to health officials there, who said the child was seen by a “healthcare provider for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized.”
Thursday’s statement reported the child had “self-isolated during the contagious period” and was no longer contagious.
“EIPH does not expect exposure to the public, outside of household contacts who are currently being monitored for potential infection,” health officials stated.
Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease.
The measles virus can easily