Washoe County health officials report a confirmed case of measles. The individual is a student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and does not pose an ongoing risk to the public; however, the individual was at several locations in Washoe County during an infectious period and could have exposed others to the measles virus. The Health District is attempting to notify anyone who may have been exposed while the patient was infectious to prevent further spread of measles.
“Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. A small number of cases are capable of quickly producing epidemics, that’s why it is important for people to take appropriate precautions to protect the health and safety of the community.” ” says Washoe County District Health Officer Kevin Dick. “Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and rash. Although measles is usually considered a childhood disease, it can be contracted at any age.”
Persons who were at the locations listed below during the times listed may have been exposed to the measles virus and should call the Washoe County Health District at 775-328-2447 to determine their risk for measles. Preventative treatment may be recommended for those who were exposed and are unvaccinated and who may be at high risk, such as pregnant women, infants younger than 12 months, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
Measles Exposure Sites
Tuesday, March 27th
- UNR Campus: Ansari Business Building, 9am – 12pm.
- UNR Campus: Fleischmann Agriculture Building, 1:30pm – 4:45pm.
- UNR Campus: Jot Travis Building, 3pm – 6:15pm.
- UNR Campus: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 5pm – 8pm.
Wednesday, March 28th
- UNR Campus: William Raggio Building, 1pm – 4pm.
- UNR Campus: William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center Building, 2:30pm – 5:45pm.
- UNR Campus: Frandsen Humanities Building, 4pm – 7:15pm
- UNR Campus: Admissions Building, 2pm – 4:20pm.
- UNR Campus: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 5pm – 8pm.
Thursday, March 29th
- UNR Campus: Ansari Business Building, 9am – 12pm.
- UNR Campus: Fleischmann Agriculture Building, 1:30pm – 4:45pm.
- UNR Campus: Jot Travis Building, 3pm – 6:15pm.
Saturday, March 31st
- CVS Minute Clinic, 680 North McCarran Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431, 3pm – 6pm.
- Renown Urgent Care – Vista, 910 Vista Blvd, Sparks, NV 89434, 4pm – 7pm.
- Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Funitel restroom, 12:30pm – 2:40pm.
- Raising Cane’s, 2175 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89503, 2:30pm – 5pm.
Sunday, April 1st
- Walmart at the intersection of Mae Anne and McCarran, 5260 W 7th St, Reno, NV 89523, 4pm – 7pm.
Monday, April 2nd
- UNR Student Health Center, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557, 9am – 1pm.
Persons who were at the locations listed above during the times listed may have been exposed to the measles virus and should call the Washoe County Health District at 775-328-2447 to determine their risk for measles. Preventative treatment may be recommended for those who were exposed and are unvaccinated and who may be at high risk, such as pregnant women, infants younger than 12 months, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
Persons who were present at any of the locations listed above during the exposure times should also call their health care provider if they experience any symptoms of measles. Contact your doctor’s office or the emergency room and tell them that you may have been exposed to measles. Please call the doctor’s office before physically going to the office, urgent care, or emergency room. You may be asked to put on a mask or take other protective measures to prevent transmission of the virus to others. The last date when a person would develop symptoms from this exposure is April 23rd.
