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First case of measles in WA this year identified, officials warn of King County exposure locations

Public Health – Seattle & King County reported a confirmed case of measles in an infant on February 26, 2025, potentially linked to recent travel abroad.
An estimated 87% of 2-year-olds and 72% of 4-6 year-olds in King County are currently vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
Measles is highly contagious, and people who were in public locations during exposure times are advised to check their vaccination status and symptoms of measles.
Officials noted a rise in measles cases within and outside the US, emphasizing the importance of vaccination for herd immunity.

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Komo News

Confirmed measles case in King County infant prompts health warnings, parental concern

Measles poses the greatest risk to infants, unvaccinated individuals and those with weakened immune systems.

13 hours ago·Seattle, United States

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The Stranger

Slog AM: Measles in King County, Budget Cuts in Washington, Funding Ended for 90% of USAID Contracts

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham Measles comes to King County: An infant in King County is the first person in Washington state to test positive for measles this year. The baby, who is less than a year old, may have contracted the illness while traveling abroad. Children are supposed to receive two doses of the childhood MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine—the first dose when they are between 12 and 15 months old and …

17 hours ago·Seattle, United States

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Kiro7

Measles identified in King County infant

Public Health — Seattle & King County says they were notified of a confirmed measles case in a King County infant.

1 day ago·Seattle, United States

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Infant in King County identified as first Washington measles case of the year

(Photo via iStock/Getty Images Plus)An infant in King County was identified as the first confirmed measles case in Washington in 2025, following increases in cases in other parts of the United States, county officials said. There were three cases of measles in King County last year. The new case was confirmed on Wednesday. The infant is suspected to have been exposed to measles during recent travel abroad. The infant is known to have visited se…

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