An Idaho man has contracted measles, and health officials are working to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease. During his infectious period, the Idaho man spent time at the Boise airport on Sept. 13 and in the Nampa area on Sept. 14 and 15. Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and rash. Public health officials say people who have been exposed should call a health care provider and watch for symptoms for 21 days. It could take another week or so before health officials can determine if there are any other cases, she said.

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Persons: ”, Christine Hahn, “, Hahn, ” Hahn Organizations: Idaho Department of Health, Welfare, Idaho Division, Public Health, Department of Health, U.S . Centers for Disease Control Locations: Idaho, United States, Boise, Nampa