The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed a measles case in a child who was exposed to measles during international travel. The patient was partially vaccinated and is currently in isolation at a hospital. This is the first measles case reported in Louisiana in 2026. Measles is highly contagious and can result in hospitalization and death. The best way to prevent getting sick is to get the MMR vaccine. Adults need at least one dose of the vaccine given after age 1. The symptoms of measles typically occur about 7-14 days after exposure, with a high fever, a cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.