Measles found in unvaccinated Oʻahu child who returned from travel

Hawaiʻi’s first case of measles in years has been confirmed on Oʻahu in an unvaccinated child under age 5, local health officials announced during a press conference Tuesday.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health said the child recently returned from international travel with their parents and is now recovering at home. A household member with similar symptoms is also under evaluation.

DOH said it is actively investigating, issuing flight notifications, contacting those who may have been exposed, and alerting health care providers…

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