Measles in Memphis

H. Wayne Nix — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:06:30 +0000

Memphis health officials have confirmed an outbreak of 6 cases of measles.

There are probably more cases in the area. “As we continue in this investigation I would not be surprised if we do see some other associated cases,”
Shelby County health officer Dr. Helen Morrow said.

There were only 9 cases of measles in Tennessee in the past decade.

The CDC declared measles eradicated in the US in 2000. But because of an anti-vaccine movement it has made a resurgence.

Measles symptoms don’t appear until 10 to 14 days after exposure. They include cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever, and a red, blotchy skin rash.

People may experience:

Pain areas: in the muscles

Whole body: fever, malaise, fatigue, or loss of appetite

Nasal: runny nose or sneezing

Also common: skin rash, dry cough, pink eye, diarrhea, headache, koplik’s spots, sensitivity to light, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes

When Do You Need an Antibiotic?

H. Wayne Nix — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:53:05 +0000

Parents: Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like the common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Taking antibiotic can also have harmful side effects for you or your child. Read more about when antibiotics are and aren’t needed:1.usa.gov/1MmeOAP

CDC – Shoals Insider

Measles in Memphis

When Do You Need an Antibiotic?