MN: 2015 Measles- Case at the University of Minnesota

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Source: http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/290151131.html


University of Minnesota student diagnosed with measles; other students, doctors alerted

Article by: MARY LYNN SMITH , Star Tribune
Updated: January 29, 2015 - 6:22 AM

School officials say there?s a low risk of a campus outbreak, but they?re taking precautions.

Measles has been diagnosed in a University of Minnesota student, prompting health officials to notify about 2,500 students who may have been exposed and to alert local doctors, clinics and hospitals to watch for other cases of the highly contagious disease.

Dr. Gary Christenson, chief medical officer at the university?s Boynton Health Services, said the student, who returned from international travel, attended classes Jan. 20-23 on the East Bank and visited the university?s Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 20 before being diagnosed. U officials said he is in ?self-isolation off campus? and is recovering.

Because of privacy issues, Christenson declined to identify the student or say whether he had been vaccinated...

 

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Source: http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/27978518/u-student-with-measles-had-2-doses-of-mmr
[h=3]Univ. of Minnesota student with measles had 2 doses of MMR[/h]
KMSP) - The University of Minnesota student with a confirmed case of the measles had two doses of the MMR vaccine, the state health department said "to their knowledge" on Thursday...more from the source.


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