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A second case of measles has been confirmed in Wyoming.

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) said the source of exposure for the unvaccinated child in Niobrara County is unknown. There’s no known connection to the case in Natrona County reported earlier this month.

WDH is notifying anyone who may have been potentially exposed, including folks in the healthcare setting where the diagnosis was made. The child may have been in Converse County while infectious, but the department isn’t aware of any locations where the public may have been exposed. Updates will be posted to the department’s website page about measles.

WDH recommends ensuring you and your children are up to date on the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It’s highly effective and provides long-lasting protection against the disease.

“Until 2025, Wyoming had not seen a measles case for over a decade. With measles spread in the country at its highest point in over 30 years, and with cases in Wyoming, now is the time to make sure you and your family are protected,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer with WDH.

Symptoms for measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads down the body. If you think you have symptoms, call your healthcare provider for guidance. Calling ahead can help prevent additional exposures.

Infants who are too young to be vaccinated, non-immune pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe complications from measles infection. WDH recommends that individuals in these groups who believe they may have been exposed to measles contact their healthcare providers. Post-exposure prophylaxis may be recommended.