Feb. 20 is School Exclusion Day, or the final day parents have to show their children are up to date on all their immunizations. According to the Oregon Health Authority, under state law, all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities must have their records complete or show […]
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Measles in Deschutes County?
Health officials believe a visitor may have exposed locals to the measles virus. Here’s what you should know about vaccinations and exposure
Editor’s note: The dates of potential measles exposure have been altered from the original version of the story, following an update from Deschutes County Health Services. The agency confirmed Jan. 30 that the person thought to have measles did indeed have the virus, and was in the “early contagious period of the illness.” The Oregon […]