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Sedgwick County Confirms First Measles Case in Eight Years, Traces Possible Exposure

An unvaccinated child’s infection has sparked public health efforts to notify contacts and promote MMR vaccination as Kansas faces a statewide outbreak.

Public health officials reported a measles case in Sedgwick County.
Sedgwick County reported its first measles case Wednesday amid a larger outbreak across Kansas and other U.S. states.

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.