Boston Resident Diagnosed With Measles; Possible Exposure Locations Identified

BOSTON (CBS) – A Boston resident has the city’s first confirmed case of the measles since 2013. The Public Health Commission announced Wednesday that others may have been exposed at a number of locations in the South End, Fenway and Back Bay neighborhoods. Doctors diagnosed the case on Sunday. Health officials released the following lists of locations in Boston and times where the person could have exposed others: Friday, October 4th 1:30pm to 4:30pm Render Coffee, 563 Columbus Avenue, South End Friday, October 4th 2:30pm to 4:45pm Cafe Madeleine, 517 Columbus Avenue, South End Friday, October 4th 6:30pm to 9:30pm Gyroscope, 305 Huntington Avenue, Fenway Saturday, October 5th 11:30am to 1:35pm CouCou, 24 Union Park Street, South End Saturday, October 5th 12:00pm to 2:15pm Sir Speedy, 827 Boylston Street, Back Bay Anyone who was at those locations could get sick between Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, which is 21 days following the potential exposure. The commission said anyone who was exposed and isn’t sure of their immunization status or begins to develop measles symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. Those who have had the measles or received two doses of measles-containing vaccines are unlikely to get sick. Measles is very contagious and is usually spread through coughing and sneezing. It can stay in the environment for up to two hours after the infected person has left the area. Symptoms include a high fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes, followed by a skin rash ...
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