Overview
- Sedgwick County health officials confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated child aged 5 to 10, marking the county’s first case since 2017.
- The child’s infection, which originated outside the county, is part of Kansas’ 48 confirmed measles cases and over 900 cases nationwide this year.
- Potential exposure has been identified at Carnicerías El Güero in Wichita on the evening of April 29, with officials urging visitors to monitor for symptoms.
- The county health department is working with the family to trace contacts and has emphasized the importance of MMR vaccination, which is 97% effective with two doses.
- Health officials recommend infants as young as six months receive the MMR vaccine during the outbreak and advise symptomatic individuals to consult healthcare providers promptly.