Rhode Island Health Department Confirms First Measles Case in Over a Year, Warns Public of Potential Exposure
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a male in his 40s from Providence County, marking the first case in the state since January 2025. The individual had recently traveled internationally and was tested for measles at the Atmed Treatment Center on April 15. RIDOH is working with local businesses and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to notify those who may have been exposed, particularly at Panadería El Quetzal in Providence. Measles symptoms can appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash. The RIDOH emphasizes the importance of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing the disease. 
