MSDH: Measles traveled from Tennessee through Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A contagious case of measles traveled from Tennessee through the state of Mississippi between April 9 and April 11.

Multiple Mississippians could have been exposed.

So far, the areas in question are a Subway restaurant inside a Circle K in Hattiesburg on April 9th from 2p.m.-4p.m. The patient also went to a Raising Canes in Hattiesburg on April 10th from 10p.m.-11p.m.

The health department is actively investigating in these areas and have notified people that he may have come into contact with.

They are also encouraging anyone who has not gotten the MMR vaccination for the measles to get it.

Measles can spread in the air and is highly contagious. If you think you have been exposed, contact a physician. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and rash.