A confirmed case of measles has been reported in Rhode Island, involving a male in his late 40s from Providence County who recently traveled internationally. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has identified Panadería El Quetzal as a potential exposure site for customers and staff present on April 15. RIDOH is advising anyone who may have been exposed to consult their healthcare provider before visiting a medical facility. Vaccination is emphasized as a key preventive measure, with RIDOH noting that most Rhode Island kindergartners are vaccinated, contributing to herd immunity. Symptoms of measles typically appear between 7 to 21 days after exposure.
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