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Oregon Hospital Alerts Measles Exposure Amid National Surge

8/7/2026

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Oregon Health Authority Warns

Oregon Health Authority announced possible measles exposure for visitors to the emergency department waiting room at Randall Children’s Hospital in Portland on August 3 and August 5, 2026.
Exposure windows were 5:07 p.m.–7:15 p.m. and 6:57 p.m.–8:57 p.m. on August 3, and 10:29 a.m.–12:34 p.m. and 1:32 p.m.–3:32 p.m. on August 5.
The authority urged anyone present to check vaccination status, get an MMR shot if born after 1957 and unvaccinated, and to contact a health-care provider before seeking care if symptoms appear.

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Measles Cases Surge

Nationwide measles cases reached 2,371 in 2026, the highest total since 1991, while California’s case count doubled to 34 outbreaks.
About 93% of this year’s measles patients are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status, according to the CDC.
The CDC advises two MMR doses—first at 12-15 months and second at 4-6 years—for 97% protection.
Universal Studios Hollywood is cooperating with Los Angeles County health officials and prioritizes guest safety.

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Study Flags High-Risk

The 2026 Nature Health study mapped county-level MMR vaccination rates and labeled two Southern California counties “very high risk” because coverage falls below herd-immunity thresholds.
The authors warn that declining vaccination rates have expanded the geographic area vulnerable to measles.
Officials advise unvaccinated individuals to consult health providers and remain home for up to 21 days after any possible exposure.

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Oregon Health Authority Warns

Oregon Health Authority announced possible measles exposure for visitors to the emergency department waiting room at Randall Children’s Hospital in Portland on August 3 and August 5, 2026.
Exposure windows were 5:07 p.m.–7:15 p.m. and 6:57 p.m.–8:57 p.m. on August 3, and 10:29 a.m.–12:34 p.m. and 1:32 p.m.–3:32 p.m. on August 5.
The authority urged anyone present to check vaccination status, get an MMR shot if born after 1957 and unvaccinated, and to contact a health-care provider before seeking care if symptoms appear.

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