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Health officials warn of potential measles exposure in southwestern Utah
After an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor traveled to southwestern Utah while infected with measles, state health officials are watching for any potential of the highly contagious virus spreading in Utah. The patient came to the state to visit family on May 26 and 27, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services said in a news release issued Wednesday. During the visit, the individual visited other unvaccinated people, was out in the community and may have infected others. “While the risk to the general population continues to be low, we want to make the public aware of the ...