LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Southern Nevada Health Officials have confirmed the first case of measles in Clark County since 2018.
According to the Health District, an infant in Clark County was detected with the disease on Oct. 31 due to being ineligible for the MMR vaccine.
The baby was hospitalized but has since been discharged and is currently recovering, according to health officials.
Health officials say some may have been exposed to measles if they were at St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus, on Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The health district said its surveillance team is investigating possible exposure and will notify those accordingly.
“Measles is highly contagious and can spread to others simply by being in the same room with an infected person,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “We encourage anyone who visited the listed location during the exposure periods to monitor for symptoms and contact their health care provider if they develop signs of illness. It is very important to call ahead before seeking care so that steps can be taken to avoid exposing others.”
Early symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, according to health officials.
As of November 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a total of 1,681 measles cases across the country in 2025. Measles cases in the U.S. are often associated with international travel, highlighting the importance of vaccination and vigilance against the highly contagious disease.
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