Last week, the WA Dept. of Health informed Public Health that a group of travelers visiting Seattle were exposed to people with measles.
informed Public Health that a group of 13 international travelers visiting Seattle were exposed to people with measles before coming to Seattle.
“In situations like these, our public health teams act quickly to help prevent the spread of measles and connect people to healthcare if needed,”Public Health also states that King County is “far below the protection we need to prevent the spread.” Only 86% of young children and 75% of 4 to 6-year-olds are up to date on their MMR vaccines, as of March 24, according to the department’s website.
Measles is preventable with the MMR vaccine and children are recommended two doses to be protected from measles for life, according to Public Health.
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