The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed the first measles case in 2025 for Tennessee on Friday, March 21.
The affected person is a middle Tennessee resident, according to a government statement, and is recovering at home. The likely source of the infection is being investigated.
Measles, which can typically be identified by its initial red and spotty rash, is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease.
Breathing contaminated air, touching infectious surfaces, or coming into contact with an infected individual increases the risk of contracting measles. Measles can live in an airspace for up to 2 hours, according to the CDC.
Two doses of the MMR vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles, according to TDOH.
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