measles

The number of measles cases in Montana has grown to 17, and two people have been hospitalized. Most people who’ve contracted the virus have been unvaccinated. But, at least one fully vaccinated individual did get sick.

Two more measles cases have been confirmed in Montana. One case in Hill County exposed others in the community.

An individual from Flathead County is the ninth confirmed case of measles in Montana. County health officials say they likely contracted the contagious virus during a trip in Montana, but didn’t say where.

Measles has returned to Montana for the first time in decades. Health officials say parents should take precautions as cases are confirmed in their community. The schedule for measles vaccines in the U.S. calls for kids to get their first dose around 12 months and a second shot right before kindergarten.

Measles has been detected in Montana for the first time in 35 years. There are five cases confirmed so far. County health officials expect case numbers to rise among the unvaccinated.

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