A possible measles exposure occurred at Akron Children’s Hospital on October 20.
In a news release, the exposure happened at the Golisano Campus between 8:03 -10:03 am on the yellow elevators in the main hospital building.
Measles is contagious for four days before to four days after the rash begins, according to the release. Those who are not immune and may have been exposed should wear a mask indoors and around anyone unvaccinated for 21 days after the exposure to avoid spreading the disease.
Those who are not protected from measles should receive a dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
People under 12 months old, pregnant and not immune or severely immunosuppressed should contact their health provider as soon as possible to determine how the manage the exposure of measles.