WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Barton County Health Department will host a measles vaccine clinic at its office in Great Bend on Saturday, April 5. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to noon.
The clinic is open to the community, and no appointment is needed. Residents who have questions can call 620-
793-1902.
Last week, the number of measles cases in Kansas jumped to 23. So far, most cases are in southwest Kansas, but they have started spreading east as far as Kiowa County.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, measles is highly contagious. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours.
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the first symptoms happen seven to 14 days after exposure. Measles typically begins with a high fever, possibly spiking to more than 104, a cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.
Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth two to three days after the symptoms begin.
The measles rash appears three to five days after symptoms begin. Flat red spots appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
Visit the KDHE website for more information about measles symptoms and frequently asked questions.
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