OHA identifies 3 Providence hospitals as measles exposure sites

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three Providence hospital locations have been identified as measles exposure sites, the Oregon Health Authority announced on Monday.

The following locations and times were identified as possible exposure sites:

  • Providence Immediate Care — Happy Valley, 16180 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 102, Happy Valley, between 7:42 a.m. and 10:22 a.m. Thursday, July 9.
  • Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, emergency department, 1500 Division St., Oregon City, between 12:18 a.m. and 5:56 a.m. Friday, July 10.
  • Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, emergency department, 1500 Division St., Oregon City, between 10:04 a.m. and 2:57 p.m. Saturday, July 11.
  • Providence Portland Medical Center, emergency department, 4805 NE Glisan St., Portland, between 1:39 p.m. and 4:57 p.m. Saturday, July 11.
  • Providence Portland Medical Center, emergency department, 4805 NE Glisan St., Portland, between 7:32 p.m. and 9:46 p.m. Sunday, July 12.

People are advised to contact their health care provider immediately if they were at one of these locations at these times and dates.

People who have been exposed to measles, which is spread through the air through coughs or sneezes, may be contagious for four days before a rash appears and up to four days afterward. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and rash…

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