04/23/2026
Sharing an important announcement from Oregon Health Authority.
Measles is currently spreading and can cause serious illness in people of all ages. Measles symptoms can cause serious health complications like pneumonia, swelling of the brain, and even death.
If you or your child develop symptoms of measles, go to the hospital immediately. Tell the emergency room you’re on your way.
• A hard time breathing or breathing faster than normal.
• Signs of severe dehydration (dizziness, urinating less than usual).
• Confusion, decreased alertness, or severe weakness.
• Young children: a blue color around the mouth, crying without making tears, unusually low energy, or severe loss of appetite.
• Measles starts with a fever, cough, runny nose, or red, watery eyes, followed by a rash on the head or neck that spreads down the body.
***It is very important to call ahead to the emergency room to let them know you are on your way. Calling the ER in advance helps protect your loved ones and the medical staff treating you and your family!***
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