Measles is a highly contagious virus (easily spreads to others) that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is so contagious that if one person has measles, up to 9 out of 10 people around that person will also become infected if they are not protected. Vaccines are recommended to prevent measles.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website
Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
Website
Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
Website