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  • Self-Assessment for Measles Exposure

    If you believe that you were recently exposed to measles, use this self-assessment tool to help determine your next steps.

  • Measles is a highly infectious disease that is spread primarily through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing tiny droplets that carry the virus. These droplets can linger in the air for up to 2 hours, making it possible for a person to contract the disease even if they had no direct contact with the infectious person. Measles can also be spread through touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your mouth, eyes, or nose. 

    If you believe you were recently exposed to measles, you can use this assessment tool to help you determine your next steps. 

  • If you are experiencing measles symptoms, call your healthcare provider right away.

    • Your healthcare provider will tell you how to get care safely without exposing others.
    • Stay at home and do not have visitors in your home until you are no longer contagious OR measles is ruled out.

  • Note on Measles Immunity:

    Individuals are considered immune to Measles if they are born before 1957 or if they meet current measles vaccination guidelines. Please refer to our Measles Vaccination Self-Assessment Tool if you are unsure of your measles immunity status.

  • If you were born before 1957, you are generally considered to be immune to measles. Watch yourself for signs and symptoms of measles for 21 days from exposure. 

    If symptoms occur, call your healthcare provider to arrange for testing. Call ahead before going in. 

    Symptoms to watch for:

    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Sneezing
    • Runny Nose
    • Red, Watery Eyes
    • Spots in the Mouth
    • Rash

    If you have additional questions, contact your healthcare provider, or contact the Flathead City-County Health Department Measles Information Line at 406-751-8188.

  • The MMR vaccine is considered highly effective, and provides strong protection against measles. If you have verified your measles vaccination record or have documented laboratory evidence of immunity to measles (e.g. positive measles titer), monitor yourself for signs and symptoms of measles for 21 days from exposure. 

    If symptoms occur, call your healthcare provider to arrange for testing. Call ahead before going in. 

    Symptoms to watch for:

    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Sneezing
    • Runny Nose
    • Red, Watery Eyes
    • Spots in the Mouth
      Rash

    If you have additional questions, contact your healthcare provider, or contact the Flathead City-County Health Department Measles Information Line at 406-751-8188.

  • Unless you receive proof of measles immunization, the recommendation is for you to stay home and away from others for 21 days from exposure. If symptoms occur, call your healthcare provider and arrange testing. Call ahead before going in. 

    Symptoms to watch for:

    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Sneezing
    • Runny Nose
    • Red, watery eyes
    • Spots in the mouth
    • Rash

     

    However, if you determine that you are not immune to measles, you may be eligible for Post Exposure Prophylaxis in the form of MMR vaccine if it is administered within 72 hours of your exposure. Immediately call your healthcare provider or the health department at (406)751-8110 if you are within this 72 hour window and would like to receive an MMR vaccination.

     

    If you believe you have received an MMR vaccine in the state of Montana, there are several options to obtain your vaccine records:

    • Click here to submit an online request form to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) for your vaccination record.
    • Click here to submit an online request form to the Flathead City-County Health Department Immunization Office for your vaccination record. 
    • Call the healthcare provider/clinic where you received the vaccines and request your vaccination records.

    If you believe you have received an MMR vaccine in a state other than Montana, contact the state health department of the state that you received the vaccination in.

    • Click here to learn more about how to request your vaccination record from the state where you received the vaccine. 

    If you have additional questions, contact your healthcare provider, or contact the Flathead City-County Health Department Measles Information Line at 406-751-8188.

  • The recommendation is to stay home and isolate for 21 days from exposure. Monitor yourself for signs and symptoms. If symptoms occur, call your healthcare provider to arrange for testing. Call ahead before going in. 

    Symptoms to watch for:

    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Sneezing
    • Runny Nose
    • Red, watery eyes
    • Spots in the mouth
    • Rash

    However, if you determine that you are not immune to measles, you may be eligible for Post Exposure Prophylaxis in the form of MMR vaccine if it is administered within 72 hours of your exposure. Immediately call your healthcare provider or the health department at (406)751-8101 if you are within this 72 hour window and would like to receive an MMR vaccination.

    If you have additional questions regarding vaccination or treatment, please contact your healthcare provider. 

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