Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.02.10.460 - MEASLES (RUBEOLA)01.Reporting Requirements. Each case or suspected case of measles must be reported to the Department or Health District within one (1) working day of identification.02.Investigation. Each reported case of measles must be investigated to confirm the diagnosis, identify clusters or outbreaks of the infection, identify the source of the infection, and to identify susceptible contacts.03.Handling of Report. The Department and the Health District will exchange reported information within one (1) working day on any reported case of measles.04.Restrictions - Daycare Facility and School.a. A child diagnosed with measles must not attend a daycare facility or school as long as the disease is in a communicable form.b. In the event of a case of measles in a daycare or school, susceptible children must be excluded until adequate immunization is obtained, or the threat of further spread of the disease is contained, as provided in Sections 33-512(7) and 39-1118, Idaho Code.c. A person who is diagnosed as having measles must not work in any occupation in which there is direct contact with children, as long as the disease is in a communicable form.05.Restrictions - Health Care Facility. A person diagnosed with measles in a health care facility must be managed under the "Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals," as incorporated by reference in Section 004 of these rules.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.02.10.460