DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) – Kentucky Department of Public Health officials say they have identified a potential measles exposure at a restaurant in Daviess County.
Officials say the potential measles exposure took place at Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits in Owensboro.
Green District Health Department officials confirm that a patron, who was later diagnosed with measles, was at Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 29.
They say based on their investigation to date, the potential exposure was limited to people who were there during that time.
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Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause serious health complications, especially in young children.
They say vaccination is the best protection against measles.
People who have been exposed to measles may already be experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and rash.
If you are worried that you may have measles, call your health care provider first.
Do not go to a doctor’s office or emergency room without calling first to help protect others from getting sick.
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