Updated
Updated · WZTV · Jul 11
Nashville Warns of Measles Exposure at 7 Businesses After 2 Confirmed Cases
Updated
Updated · WZTV · Jul 11

Nashville Warns of Measles Exposure at 7 Businesses After 2 Confirmed Cases

3 articles · Updated · WZTV · Jul 11

Summary

  • Seven Nashville-area businesses were flagged for possible measles exposure after officials traced one infected person’s public visits from July 1 to July 4.
  • The listed sites include Waxing the City, Goodwill, Swett’s, Publix, Dino’s Bar and Grill, Limo Peruvian Eatery and Paul’s Corner; a second confirmed patient was at Catfeine Cat Cafe in Murfreesboro on June 29-30.
  • Both patients are recovering at home and were exposed to confirmed measles cases outside Tennessee; one of the two had been fully vaccinated.
  • Health officials told anyone present at those locations during the specified times to watch for rash, fever, cough and red, watery eyes, while noting prior infection or recommended MMR vaccination usually provides protection.

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