Notice Regarding Measels Outbreak

Notice Regarding Measels Outbreak

Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families sent this bulletin at 02/01/2019 08:04 AM PST

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Clark County and King County are currently experiencing a measles outbreak. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is supporting local health partners to reduce the spread and length of the outbreak.

Even if you don’t live or work in Clark County or King County, it is important to get vaccinated due to the highly contagious nature of this virus. What you need to know:

Measles is highly contagious and can be serious for young children.
The measles virus travels through the air and can survive in the air of a room for up to two hours after the infected person has left.
An infected person can be contagious as early as four days before and up to four days after the rash appears.
The most effective way to prevent measles is to get immunized.
If you think you have been exposed and have symptoms of measles, please call your health care provider before visiting the medical office.

Symptoms include:

High fever
Diarrhea
Runny nose and cough
Red, watery eyes that are sensitive to light
After a few days of symptoms, a rash begins, starting on the face and can spread over the entire body

For information about this measels outbreak or for information on immunizations, please visit the DOH website: Measels in Washington.

You can also visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website for additional information: Measels: What Programs Serving Children and Families Should Know.