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Local health officials encourage vaccinations after measles case reported in Putnam County

Courtesy of the Monroe County Health Department
The Monroe County Health Department Office on 7th Street in Bloomington.

The Monroe County Health Department is “strongly encouraging” measles vaccination following Wednesday’s announcement of a confirmed case in Putnam County.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications for young children, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.

The Putnam County Health Department said there is not an outbreak, and that risk to the public is low.

In a press release the Monroe County Health Department said while there are no cases reported in Monroe County, it is still recommended that people get up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella — or MMR — vaccine if they haven’t already.

Most people born after 1957 who have received two doses of the vaccine are considered protected for life. If you were vaccinated between 1962 and 1968, you may want to consult with your healthcare provider as that vaccine is no longer considered fully effective.

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally.

Clayton Baumgarth is a multimedia journalist for Indiana Public Media. He gathers stories from the rural areas surrounding Bloomington. Clayton was born and raised in central Missouri, and graduated college with a degree in Multimedia Production/Journalism from Drury University.