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Third case of measles confirmed in Missouri this year

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of New Madrid County.

Health officials say the risk to the general public is low and there is no indication of widespread exposure. The DHSS is working closely with the New Madrid County Health Department to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed.

Officials stress that this case is not connected to any previous measles cases reported in Missouri this year in Taney County on April 18 and then in St. Louis on April 30.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Lauren Inman, ozarksfirst.com)

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