Possible measles exposure at Driggs grocery store; health officials urge vaccinations
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The following is taken from a news release from Eastern Idaho Public Health.
TETON COUNTY, Idaho – Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported a case of measles in Teton County. This individual is a vaccinated adult that came in close contact with a known case during their infectious period. This is the 10th case in Idaho this year and the second case in eastern Idaho this year.
The public may have been exposed to measles at the following location and time:
Broulim’s Grocery, 240 S Main Street, Driggs, ID 83422, on July 6, 2026, between 5:15 and 6 p.m.
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EIPH is currently in contact with individuals known to be exposed and will continue to monitor the situation.
“Vaccination is the best defense against measles for both children and adults,” states Health Strategy Manager Jordan McAdam. “While a small percentage of vaccinated people (approximately 2 to 3 percent) may still contract the virus, high vaccination coverage provides strong individual protection and helps limit the spread of measles within the community.”
If you have been exposed to measles, contact your healthcare provider and monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure.
If you suspect that you or someone in your household has measles, it is important to stay home to prevent the spread of measles. For those who wish to test or receive medical care for symptoms, it is essential to call your medical provider before visiting to prevent further spread of infection.
Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease. The virus can easily spread through the air and can survive in the air for up to two hours after an infected individual has left. About one in five unvaccinated people in the United States who have measles is hospitalized.
EIPH urges the public to check their vaccination records through their primary care provider or through the Docket app. Individuals who have received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, have had a confirmed case of measles in the past, or were born before 1957 are considered immune to the measles virus. The MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing measles after receiving two doses.
Although measles is usually considered a childhood disease, it can be contracted at any age. There is no specific treatment for measles.
Measles symptoms include:
- Fever and a rash of tiny, red spots that start at the head and spread to the rest of the body (spots may become joined together as they spread)
Additional symptoms may include:
- Cough, runny nose and red eyes
- Tiny white spots on the inner lining of the cheek
To report additional cases and ask questions, call the epidemiology hotline at (208) 533-3150.
For more information on measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles.