Six Cases of Measles reported in Tennesee
By Tom Charlier of The Commercial Appeal
Shelby County health officials said Monday that six cases of measles have been confirmed — a threefold increase from the two announced late last week.
The cases involve a "very diverse" group of patients in terms of age and place of residence, said Dr. Helen Morrow, health officer for the Health Department. Some of the cases appear to be linked, she said, but health officials have not identified the source of the outbreak.
The patients, who live in "every quadrant" of the county, are expected to recover completely, Morrow said. But she declined to give further information, citing privacy laws.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that is preventable through vaccines that typically are administered to children as they turn 1 year old and before entering kindergarten. Usually, the infection causes only a minor illness, but it can trigger life-threatening complications.
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