09/14/2026
Possible measles exposures in the KC Metro Area: Today, Jackson County Public Health - MO (JCPH) confirmed one case of measles in a local resident who visited their building at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd in Lee’s Summit on Tuesday, September 8 (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and Thursday, September 10 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.).
Additionally, the individual with measles visited two locations in Johnson County on September 7:
• Kyoto Sushi and Steak, 6792 W 135th, Overland Park, between
12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Pan-Asia Supermarket, 12035 Metcalf, Overland Park, between
2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Anyone who visited these locations during these times should:
✔️ Watch for symptoms for 21 days.
✔️ If unvaccinated, isolate from others for 21 days after exposure and contact your healthcare provider or local health department as soon as possible. Measles immune globulin (IG) can be given within six days of exposure to help prevent or lessen the severity of the illness.
✔️ Fill out a survey from JCPH to determine exposure risks: https://jcph.org/measles-2026/
✔️ Call ahead before visiting a doctor's office or emergency.
room if symptoms develop, so staff can take precautions to prevent further spread.
Learn more about the current measles situation from Jackson County Public Health: https://jcph.org/measles-2026/
Find measles information from Johnson County Department of Health and Environment: https://www.jocogov.org/department/health/disease-containment-program/measles
Edit 9/15/2026: Photo information: Example of what a measles rash can look like. Photo credit: CDC
