Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park advises visitors of potential measles exposure on March 3

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawai'i - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is working with the National Park Service Office of Health and Safety and the Hawai'i Department of Health after a person confirmed to have measles visited the park March 3.

According to the Hawai'i Department of Health, the individual was in the park between noon and 6 p.m. and traveled through the Welcome Center at Kilauea Military Camp and other outdoor locations.

Individuals who were inside the visitor center during that time may have a higher risk of potential exposure.

The Hawai'i Department of Health is leading the public health response. Anyone who visited the park between noon and 6 p.m. on March 3 and has questions or concerns about possible exposure should contact the Hawai'i Department of Health:

• During business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST, Monday through Friday): (808) 286-8349

• After hours and weekends: (808) 368-6100

For additional information about measles or vaccination questions, contact your local or state health department.

More information is available at:

• Hawai'i Department of Health measles information website

• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention measles website

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