Possible Measles Exposure In Braintree: DPH

BRAINTREE, MA — The state Department of Public Health is warning residents after a person diagnosed with measles made a stop at a Braintree store. According to state officials, residents in Braintree and six other Greater Boston locations may be at risk of exposure.

The individual was at the South Shore Plaza Target on Granite Street between 2:00 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. The six other public places that the person visited include spots in Waltham, Framingham, Plymouth and Hyannis.

People who either aren't immunized or show symptoms of measles and visited any of the locations the infected individual visited were advised to contact their health care provider.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that is spread through the air through coughing and sneezing. One of the tricky things about the virus is that it may remain in the environment for up to two hours after the infectious person has left the area, health officials said. Symptoms of measles include white spot inside the mouth, inflamed eyes and sore throat.

This is the state's first confirmed measles case so far this year.

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