Measles cases rarely occur in Kansas and are usually associated with international travel. For questions, call the Stevens County Health Department at 620-544-7177 or KDHE Epidemiology Hotline at 877-427-7317 (option 5).

Early symptoms of measles include a fever of more than 101 degrees Fahrenheit, a runny nose, a cough, and red, watery eyes. Within 1 to 4 days, a red rash usually develops on the

State and county officials say a Stevens County resident has tested positive for measles and that they don't yet know if the infection is linked to outbreaks elsewhere in the country.