The Wyoming Department of Health reported Tuesday that it has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County.
The measles case is the first in the state since 2010, the agency said in a press release.
The child was in the Banner Wyoming Medical Center Emergency Department waiting room while infectious on June 24 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and also on June 25 between 12:55 p.m. and 2:55 p.m., the health agency said.
People who were at that location may have been exposed to measles.
“We are asking individuals who were potentially exposed to self-monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days past the exposure date, and consider avoiding crowded public places or high-risk settings such as daycare centers,” said Wyoming State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist.
The source of the child's exposure to measles has not been identified.
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