Measles outbreak declared in Snohomish County
The Seattle Times • • health
Key Points:
- Three unvaccinated children in Snohomish County have tested positive for measles after exposure to a contagious family from South Carolina, marking a local outbreak of the disease.
- The South Carolina family, including an adult who had at least one vaccine dose and two unvaccinated children, visited multiple locations in Marysville, Mukilteo, and Everett between Dec. 27 and Jan. 1, exposing others to measles.
- Health officials warn of potential additional cases due to numerous exposure sites and advise the public to verify their vaccination status, emphasizing that the MMR vaccine is safe and highly effective.
- Measles is highly contagious and can remain airborne for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area;
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