The Oregon Health Authority announced Saturday the state’s first measles cases of 2026, confirming two infections in Linn County. Health officials said the individuals developed symptoms earlier this month and may have exposed others at two hospital emergency departments in Lebanon and Albany. Officials are urging anyone who may have been exposed to contact a health care provider and to ensure they are up to date on measles vaccinations.
Here is the full announcement from OHA, including possible exposure locations, symptoms and guidance on preventing measles.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Linn County public health officials are investigating two cases of measles and want people to know about locations where they may have been exposed to the highly infectious virus…