State officials are warning people about a possible exposure to measles at two Keizer businesses on Monday, March 30. The Oregon Health Authority said in a statement on Monday, April 6, that exposure could have occurred: •Between noon at 4:15 p.m. on March 30 at Solar Nails, 4910 River Rd. N . •Between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on March 30 at the south Keizer location of Pho Keizer restaurant at 3400 River Rd. N. “People who were at these locations during these dates and time periods should immediately contact their health care provider and let them know they may have been exposed to someone who has measles,” according to an email from Jonathan Modie, strategic communications manager for the Oregon Health Authority. “The health care provider can determine whether you are immune to measles based on your vaccination record, age, or laboratory evidence of prior infection.” Modie said the agency couldn’t disclose whether the infected person was a customer or employee. “At this time, there is no ongoing risk associated with visiting those locations outside of the identified exposure windows,” according to Melissa Gable, communications coordinator for Marion County Health Human Services Neither the state nor Marion County health officials have been disclosing the number of measle cases in the county. The Oregon Health Authority said in announcing the exposure that “measles spreads through the air after a person with measles coughs or sneezes.” Such virus particles can remain in the air for up to two hours. “Measles can be dangerous, especially among children younger than 5, adults older than 20, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems,” the agency said. SYMPTOMS: According to the agency, “Measles typically starts with a fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A rash usually follows, beginning on the face and spreading to the rest of the body. Symptoms begin seven to 21 days after exposure to a person with measles. MEDICAL CARE: State officials say anyone who suspects a measles exposure should first call their medical provider and not go into a care center. People are asked to call ahead if they have a measles-like rash or “have been exposed to measles within the previous 21 days, AND have any other symptom of measles (such as fever, cough or red eyes),” according to the Oregon Health Authority. This article was originally published in the Keizertimes, which shares ownership with Salem Reporter. Contact Editor Les Zaitz: [email protected]. The post Possible measles exposure reported at 2 Keizer businesses appeared first on Salem Reporter. ...read more read less