Mississippi is on alert for a measles outbreak.As of Monday, six cases of measles have been reported in Memphis, just a few hours away from Jackson.The children diagnosed in Memphis are being treated at home, but doctors in Mississippi are watching for symptoms in children in Jackson.Symptoms include upper respiratory infections, high fever, rash, red eyes and a runny nose.“Measles can be very contagious although most people are protected because we have had immunizations as children, but there can be strains that have been mutated and the immunizations may not protect us, so we have to be on the lookout," Dr. Timothy Quinn said.Quinn said everyone should be on high alert and if anyone notices symptoms they should get to a doctor immediately.Tap here to download the WAPT App.

Mississippi is on alert for a measles outbreak.

As of Monday, six cases of measles have been reported in Memphis, just a few hours away from Jackson.


The children diagnosed in Memphis are being treated at home, but doctors in Mississippi are watching for symptoms in children in Jackson.

Symptoms include upper respiratory infections, high fever, rash, red eyes and a runny nose.

“Measles can be very contagious although most people are protected because we have had immunizations as children, but there can be strains that have been mutated and the immunizations may not protect us, so we have to be on the lookout," Dr. Timothy Quinn said.

Quinn said everyone should be on high alert and if anyone notices symptoms they should get to a doctor immediately.

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