FLORENCE, Ky. (WXIX) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health says people who were at the Ark Encounter and Holiday Express in Grant County on Dec. 31 may have been exposed to the measles.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health says the person, who was from out-of-state and unvaccinated, visited the Ark Encounter in Williamstown on Dec. 29 and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Dry Ridge between Dec. 28-30.
“Being around so many people at a place such as the Ark Encounter creates the potential for wide exposure,” said NKY Health District Director for Health, Jennifer Mooney.
“We want to make sure everyone who visited during that time is aware they may have been exposed to the measles, and they should monitor themselves for symptoms.”
If you visited either the Ark Encounter or the Holiday Inn Express between Dec. 28 – Dec. 30, you are recommended to to take these steps:
- Check if you’ve received a measles-containing vaccine like the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, have medical documentation of past measles infection, or have laboratory evidence of immunity. Individuals born before 1957 are also considered immune.
- Watch for symptoms. Monitor yourself for 21 days after your exposure. Look for any new symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash, and contact your healthcare provider or local health department if symptoms develop.
- Avoid high-risk settings. If you are not immune, consider staying home to prevent the spread of measles. If you cannot remain home, avoid large gatherings or other places (like hospitals) where at-risk individuals could be. If you need medical care, call your provider ahead of time and let them know you have been exposed to measles so appropriate precautions can be taken.
- Talk to a health care provider. If you have any questions about your health or immunity status, contact your health care provider. If you are not immune to measles, a healthcare provider can determine whether you can receive treatment to help prevent or lessen the severity of infection.
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