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Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 confirmed in Multnomah County

Updates from the Oregon Health Authority and Lincoln County Public Health

Multnomah County has reported Oregon’s first case of measles this year. An unvaccinated adult who recently traveled outside the U.S. started showing symptoms on June 16 and tested positive for measles on June 23. 

Read the full Oregon Health Authority (OHA) update, including possible exposure locations in the Portland area, at: https://ow.ly/WxbT50WfKQT

Lincoln County Public Health is watching the situation closely and will post updates at: www.co.lincoln.or.us/1223   

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