Missouri Health Officials Warn of Measles Risk

By Joe Rios
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Measles cases are climbing nationwide, and Missouri health officials are reminding people to check their vaccination records.

At the time of the latest state report, Missouri had recorded 10 confirmed measles cases this year. Health officials have also continued to report new potential exposure locations as cases are investigated.

Stephanie Woehl with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department says Missouri has recently seen an increase in measles activity.

(Photo provided by Springfield -Greene County Health Department)