Measles case confirmed in Missouri

ST. LOUIS, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has confirmed a case of measles involving an out-of-state resident who visited the St. Louis Aquarium and a local restaurant.

The individual visited the aquarium on April 30 between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., potentially exposing others to the highly contagious virus.

The department warns that unvaccinated or immunocompromised individuals who may have been exposed should consider post-exposure prophylaxis by May 6.

Anyone who may have been exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and report to their local public health agency if symptoms appear.

Those who believe they have measles should isolate and contact their healthcare provider before seeking testing to prevent exposing others.