PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has announced a confirmed case of measles for the first time since 2013. State health officials said the person was a child who was unvaccinated and had a recent history of international travel. The child was brought to Hasbro Children's Hospital earlier this month, but is now back at home and feeling better, according to the health department. "Measles is almost entirely preventable through vaccination," Dr. Jerry Larkin, director of RIDOH, said. "Any parent or guardian who has a child at home who is older than a year old and has not been vaccinated against measles should talk to their child's healthcare professional." Larkin added that RIDOH can make the vaccine "available at no cost" for "any family with insurance issues or trouble accessing care." Health officials said public risk is considered low and contract tracing is being done. ALSO READ: How to get a flu shot in RI After being exposed to measles, symptoms typically emerge seven to 14 days after. Those symptoms are: High fever Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes, Tiny white spots inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek And a rash made up of large, flat botches People infected with measles can spread it from four days before to four days after the rash starts, health officials said. Additional information about measles and how to protect yourself from it can be found online. NEXT: Boil water advisory issued for portion of Kent County Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW