The Knox County Health Department has declared a healthcare emergency over measles, even though no cases have been confirmed in the county.
Officials say the move is a precaution.
Indiana has recorded 162 measles cases this year, including one in neighboring Daviess County.
Measles spreads through the air, and early symptoms include fever, fatigue, a sore throat and a dry cough, followed by a rash several days later.
The MMR vaccine is available at the health department at no out-of-pocket cost, regardless of insurance.
Under the emergency, children can be vaccinated as early as 9 months old at a parent’s request.
Anyone who suspects they have measles should call ahead to a Good Samaritan outpatient clinic so a provider can come out to their car for testing.
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