Measles exposure reported at Nicholasville public pool

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Kentucky Department for Public Health has confirmed a recent measles exposure at a Jessamine County public pool.

According to a notice from the Jessamine County Health Department, if you were at the Riney B Aquatic Center from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 20, you’re at risk for exposure.

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Those at risk are encouraged to monitor for the following symptoms, which can emerge seven to 21 days after exposure:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Red eyes
  • Rash starting on the face spreading downward

If you develop symptoms, the health department recommends staying home, calling your doctor before going to the clinic, and wearing a mask when seeking care.

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You should be protected from measles if any of the following are true:

  • You were born before 1957
  • You’ve had two measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination doses
  • You have documented measles immunity (IgG+)

For questions, contact the Jessamine County Health Department at (859) 885-4149…

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