Rep.VanDeaver comments on measles in Lamar County
(New Boston) - State Representative Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) was recently informed that there have been four cases of measles confirmed in Lamar County. Rep. VanDeaver said: “The Paris-Lamar County Health District confirmed Thursday afternoon there are currently four cases of measles in the county. I hope those infected with the measles will take all precautions to treat their infections so they can quickly heal. Measles is a very contagious, serious viral illness and can cause long-term conditions if its symptoms are not properly treated.