Measles Exposure Locations Identified in Salem

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Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

Oregon Health Authority and Marion County public health officials have identified two new measles exposure locations in Salem, Oregon. They are urging individuals who may have been exposed at Salem Health Hospital or Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Office between March 13 and March 16, 2026, to contact their healthcare provider.

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What changed

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Marion County public health officials have issued a notice identifying two new locations in Salem, Oregon, where individuals may have been exposed to measles. The exposure periods are March 16, 2026, at Salem Health Hospital's emergency department waiting room, and March 13, 2026, at Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Office. This notice serves to inform the public and direct potentially exposed individuals to seek medical advice.

Individuals who were present at these locations during the specified times are strongly advised to contact their healthcare provider immediately to assess their risk based on vaccination status, prior infection, or age. The notice also provides factual information about measles transmission, symptoms, complications, and the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine, along with guidance on how to seek medical care safely if measles symptoms are suspected.

What to do next

Contact healthcare provider if potentially exposed to measles at the identified locations and times.
Follow healthcare provider's advice regarding vaccination status and potential testing.
If experiencing measles symptoms, call healthcare provider before visiting to arrange safe entry.

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2 Salem health settings become latest measles exposure locations

Site Navigation ***March 19,* 2026**

Health officials urge people ****** who were at ****** locations during exposure period to talk to a health care provider

PORTLAND , Ore. —Two new measles exposure locations have been identified, and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Marion County public health officials are urging people to talk to a health care provider about their risks if they believe they were exposed.

People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time:

Salem Health Hospital , emergency department waiting room , 890 Oak St. **** S.E ., Salem, between 6:10 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 16 .
Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Office, upper level (second floor), 5125 Skyline Road S ., Salem, between 10: 30 a.m. and 1: 30 p.m. Friday March 13 . People who were at this location during these dates and time period should immediately contact your health care provider and let them know they may have been exposed to someone who has measles. The health care provider can determine whether you are immune to measles based on your vaccination record, age, or laboratory evidence of prior infection.

Facts about measles

Measles spreads through the air after a person with measles coughs or sneezes. People are contagious with measles for four days before a rash appears and up to four days afterward. The virus particles also can linger in the air for up to two hours after someone who is infectious has left the area.

Measles typically starts with a fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A rash usually follows, beginning on the face and spreading to the rest of the body. Symptoms begin seven to 21 days after exposure to a person with measles. Common complications of measles include ear infection, lung infection and diarrhea. Swelling of the brain is a rare but much more serious complication.

Measles can be dangerous, especially among children younger than 5, adults older than 20, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems. In developed countries in recent years, one to three of every 1,000 measles cases has been fatal. The measles vaccine is highly effective at providing protection, as two doses of the MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the virus. The risk of severe disease from measles for people who are up to date on their vaccines is very low.

What to do if you suspect measles in your household

Public health officials urge people experiencing symptoms of measles not to arrive unannounced at a medical office if they:

Have a measles-like rash, or
Have been exposed to measles within the previous 21 days, AND have any other symptom of measles (such as fever, cough or red eyes). Whenever possible, individuals planning to seek medical care should first call your health care provider or urgent care center by telephone to create an entry plan to avoid exposing others in waiting rooms. Learn more about measles at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/measles.aspx. ### ## Media contact