Measles Exposure Alert Issued for Gresham Urgent Care Clinic
Multnomah County health officials announced that visitors to a Gresham urgent care clinic may have been exposed to measles.
Portland, OR, July 25, 2026 —
PORTLAND, Ore. – Multnomah County health officials have issued a public health alert following a potential measles exposure at an urgent care clinic in Gresham.
Individuals who visited the Legacy Go Health urgent care clinic located at 2021 NE Burnside Road, Gresham, OR 97030, between February 13, 2024, and February 15, 2024, may have been exposed to the measles virus.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can spread rapidly through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms typically appear 7 to 14 days after exposure and can include fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes, and a characteristic rash. Complications from measles can be serious, particularly for young children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Health officials are urging anyone who visited the clinic during the specified dates and who has not been vaccinated against measles or has a weakened immune system to contact their healthcare provider immediately. It is important to call ahead before visiting a clinic or hospital to prevent potential spread to others.
The county is working to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed. Further information regarding the specific dates and times of potential exposure, as well as guidance on what steps to take, is available through the Multnomah County Health Department. The exact number of individuals potentially exposed and the status of any confirmed cases were not immediately provided.
The health department is providing resources and information to help the public understand the risks associated with measles exposure and the importance of vaccination in preventing outbreaks.
Story summarized from the original created by Jamie Hale, Kristine de Leon on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
