Unvaccinated child diagnosed with measles in Washington state
Health officials in Clark County, Washington, are investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated child and potential exposure at a local clinic.
Answered
Where did the potential exposure occur?
The exposure is linked to the Vancouver Clinic’s Salmon Creek location.
What is the vaccination status of the child?
The child diagnosed with measles is unvaccinated.
Which authorities are managing the investigation?
Health officials in Clark County are conducting the investigation.
Where it stands
A measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated child in Washington state. Public health authorities are currently investigating the matter and have identified the potential site of exposure.
Coverage from KGW, KPTV, KOIN.com, KATU, and OregonLive.com highlights that the Vancouver Clinic’s Salmon Creek location is the primary site linked to potential exposure. Reports focus on identifying the scope of the exposure and providing necessary information to the public.
Future updates are expected to track additional potential exposures and identify further guidance from health officials as the investigation continues. Coverage does not yet specify if additional cases have been linked to the site.
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The reporting (5)
- Vancouver medical clinic the site of possible measles exposure KGW · 46d ago
- Health officials investigating Clark County child measles case, identify exposure site KPTV · 46d ago
- Measles exposure at Vancouver Clinic’s Salmon Creek location. Here’s what to know KOIN.com · 46d ago
- Clark County investigates confirmed measles case in unvaccinated child KATU · 46d ago
- Unvaccinated child diagnosed with measles in Washington state OregonLive.com · 46d ago
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