On Thursday, the state reported that two Orange County residents were diagnosed with measles. One of them is a young child.
According to the state’s most recent records update, the cases were first diagnosed last Friday. One patient was listed between the ages of 25 and 29. The other was listed at 4 years of age or younger. Both cases were acquired within the state.
Measles is highly contagious and is spread through the air, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease is especially dangerous for children younger than 5. Symptoms include: fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes, and feeling tired. Measles is often characterized by its infamous spotted rash, which, according to the FDOH, appears three to five days after the initial symptoms…