Measles ‘outbreak’ reported in Snohomish County, likely caused by contagious out-of-state family
KIRO 7 News Seattle • • health
Key Points:
- Snohomish County Health Department confirmed three new measles cases linked to children exposed to a contagious family visiting from South Carolina, marking a local outbreak.
- The infected children were unvaccinated and showed symptoms including fever, cough, and rash; health officials expect more cases due to prior exposures.
- The contagious family visited multiple public locations in King and Snohomish counties between Dec. 27, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, potentially exposing many individuals.
- Recent local exposure sites include two Mukilteo School District schools and a medical facility in Everett, raising concerns about further spread.
- Health officials emphasize that most of the public is protected through vaccination, but warn that measles can
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