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Seward County health officials summarize regional measles concerns, vaccination guidance
Summary
County officials relayed regional measles reports — a case in Stevens County and three in Morton County — and urged vaccination, citing common vaccine effectiveness rates and advising residents to consult local health resources for testing and guidance.
Seward County officials used the town-hall meeting to share regional measles reports and encourage vaccination.
Officials said there had been a reported measles case in Stevens County and three reported cases in Morton County. County and hospital public-information lines and the Seward County Health Department have released information about symptoms and vaccination protection. Officials said one dose of measles vaccine generally provides about 93 percent protection and two doses typically provide about 97 percent protection for children who have reached the recommended age for the second dose.
County representatives said people born before 1953 are commonly presumed to have had measles and may have immunity but that residents who are concerned can get tested. Officials referenced a blood test (referred to at the meeting as a test to determine prior immunity) and encouraged residents to contact the Seward County Health Department or Southwest Medical Center for questions, testing or vaccination services.
Ending: County officials said health departments and the hospital will continue to share updates and to answer public questions via their websites and social channels.
