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March 15, 2024 – The Cincinnati Health Department (CHD) was alerted to a measles exposure incident at the Heritage Bank Center during the Disney On Ice performance on Friday, March 8, at 7 p.m. While the individual with measles is not a Cincinnati resident, we must take swift action to ensure the safety of all attendees.
If you attended the show or were in the Heritage Bank Center up to two hours after the performance, you may have been exposed to measles. However, there is no cause for panic. Most individuals have received the MMR vaccine, which provides robust protection against measles.
What You Need to Know:
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Symptoms: Watch for symptoms of measles, including high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a rash that typically appears 3-5 days after other symptoms.
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Testing: Testing should be considered for individuals who were exposed and develop symptoms. If you experience a rash following a high fever, please contact the Cincinnati Health Department at 513-357-7462 to arrange testing. Do not go to the ER or urgent care for testing.
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Vaccination: If you are vaccinated against measles or have had the disease in the past, your risk of illness is very low. However, if you are unvaccinated or under one year of age, please consult your health care provider for guidance. Vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent measles.
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Exposure Window: Only individuals present at the Friday, March 8, show were potentially exposed. Attendees on other dates (March 7, 9, or 10) were not affected.