Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Living in the age of Measles


The Johnson County measles outbreak isn't over.
The Jackson County measles outbreak isn't over.

As of May 1, 2018, Kansas has 20 cases associated with its outbreak, Missouri has 10 cases.

Lydia had a fever from a little bug a few weeks ago, but before that I wondered if it was measles. Symptom: Fever

Lydia was teething last week, molars, but before that I wondered if it was measles. Symptom: Mouth Sores

Lydia has a watery eye last night, allergies, but before that I wondered if it was measles. Symptom: Watery Eyes

Lydia has always coughed due to her trach, now due to her large tonsils and learning to eat orally, but I wonder if it is measles. Symptom: Coughing

On May 17th Lydia will have her blood work done. On June 6th we will find out if she can have the MMR vaccine. 

On what date will the measles outbreak be over?


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