Vincennes’ Good Samaritan Hospital is preparing itself for possible future measles outbreaks in Knox County and the area. At this time, the Knox County Health Department has not reported any known measles cases in the county—but are preparing in case it does become a problem.
Statewide, the number of measles cases has jumped sharply to 145, as of Monday. Of those cases, as of November third, 104 are in people who are un-vaccinated against the disease. At this time, the first measles case in this area has now been found in Daviess County. However, the largest numbers of those infected are in northeast and eastern Indiana.
G-S-H officials say if an outbreak does start here, there is a protocol in place to handle those cases. Anyone who thinks they may have measles should call ahead to the hospital, to ensure proper care and to keep from infecting others.
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