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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know
Washington state has 23 measles cases, with 90% of infections among unvaccinated individuals, as part of a nationwide outbreak spanning 24 states, health officials said.
- On Feb. 11, the Washington State Department of Health reported 23 measles cases in Washington state amid a nationwide outbreak with more than 800 confirmed cases across 24 states.
- Health officials say many U.S. measles infections involve unvaccinated people, and the DOH emphasizes nearly 90% of unprotected people exposed will become infected, threatening infants too young to be vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems.
- Symptoms include red, watery eyes, a stubborn cough, tiny white mouth spots, a spreading red rash, and fever that can spike to more than 104 degrees.
- Hospitalizations and deaths are reported in Washington, with nine cases under investigation and three not linked to the outbreak, as of yesterday.
- The DOH recommends vaccination with the MMR vaccine, which offers the strongest protection, and adults who weren't vaccinated as children can get MMR to prevent future outbreaks.
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