Tennessee confirms first measles case since 2019
Measles symptoms can include fever, headache, cough, congestion and red eyes. The illness is typically accompanied by a spotty rash that begins on the face and spreads over the body. (Eric Risberg/AP file)
Health officials in Kentucky and Tennessee are working together to evaluate exposures to the measles.
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Infectious Disease measles Tennessee Department of HealthAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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