FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio – Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles who visited the CVS Store located at 620 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 17.
Community members and CVS staff who entered the CVS during the listed time and who are vaccinated have a very low risk of getting sick.
Those who entered the CVS during the time above and are not fully vaccinated should carefully watch for signs or symptoms of infection from now through April 7.
Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that causes symptoms including fever, rash, cough, and red, watery eyes. It mainly spreads through the air after a person with measles coughs or sneezes. Symptoms can appear 7-21 days after exposure. The rash usually lasts five to six days and begins at the hairline, moves to the face and upper neck, and proceeds down the body. Diarrhea and ear infections are common complications of measles. More severe complications may also occur.
If you develop symptoms, immediately stay home and contact your health care provider. Tell your provider you may have been exposed to measles so they can take precautions to avoid exposing others when you arrive at your appointment.
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing measles. Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. One dose is about 93% effective. More information about measles is available on the CDC website, the Ohio Department of Health Website, and the myFCPH website. To schedule an MMR vaccine please visit https://myfcph.org/vaccines.