Confirmed Measles In Two IN Counties
09.02.12Filed Under: ECI News
Thousands of people have been exposed to measles at the Super Bowl Village.
Two young children had not previously been vaccinated, developed measles and visited the downtown events. Officials say it’s unlikely that someone could get infected – it’s more contagious in confined environments –not in the open air. The State Health Department said there are two confirmed cases of measles in Hamilton County and two probable cases in Boone County. No cases have been reported locally.
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