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First Measles Case in Kansas Since 2018 Reported

3/14/2025

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A resident of Stevens County, Kansas, has tested positive for measles, the first case in the state since 2018. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is alerting those who may have been exposed, as symptoms can develop within 10-14 days. The MMR vaccine remains the strongest defense against this contagious disease.

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A resident of Stevens County, Kansas, has tested positive for measles, the first case in the state since 2018. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is alerting those who may have been exposed, as symptoms can develop within 10-14 days. The MMR vaccine remains the strongest defense against this contagious disease.