What to Do If You Think You Have Measles
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEASLES OUTBREAK RESPONSE PLAN:
The safety of our patients and staff is our priority. To that end, we have made the following changes to protect everyone who works in and receives care from our office.
IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE MEASLES – CALL FIRST – DO NOT WALK-IN
435-613-2200
If you have all of the following symptoms
- fever 101 degrees or higher
- cough or other respiratory symptoms
- red or watery eyes
- rash
You may have measles. When you get to our office, please call to let reception know that you are here. Wait in your car for a call from the nurse. If you have waited more than 15 minutes, please call reception again and let them know you are still waiting.
ACCESSING ROUTINE CARE
It’s important that you continue to access care for your chronic health needs as you normally would. We are taking all recommended precautions. However, you are welcome to wait in your car if you would like. Just make sure reception has a way to contact you in your car.
If you’re not vaccinated—you’re considered—
- high risk if you have been exposed to a known measles case or you have traveled to an area with known community transmission. Call our office to check in and please wait in your car.
- moderate risk if you have been around people who recently were in an area with high levels of measles, travel through an airport, attendance at a large gathering, or had contact with sick individuals with symptoms of measles. Call our office to check in and please wait in your car.
- low risk if you have had no travel, no recent visitors, and no sick contacts. You may check in as usual.
If you’re vaccinated – if you have documented MMR vaccines, you are less likely to have measles. You may check in as usual.
***A small number <5% of adults vaccinated between 1963-1967 received an inactivated measles vaccine. Adults who received this type of vaccine, or do not know what type of vaccine they received between 1963-1967, should talk to their doctor to receive 1 or 2 doses of the current MMR vaccine.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS
People accompanying patients to routine appointments should be in good health including those accompanying minors. If you are not feeling well please wait in your car until the patient has completed their visit.
Please check back often. We will update our policies to stay consistent with the most up-to-date public health recommendations. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
