SPOKANE, Wash.- The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) confirmed that a case of measles infection was identified within the county on Feb. 20.
The health district stressed that because most people are vaccinated for measles, the identified case poses a low public health risk. They expect to identify additional cases in the coming days. SRHD encouraged parents to ensure that their children are up-to-date on their measles vaccine.
The individual who carried the case from abroad to eastern Washington was at the following locations before the ailment was identified at the Spokane International Airport, Concourse B in addition to the following places in Deer Park:
Deer Park LibraryRozy’z Hot ShotzTaco BellCreekside Kenpo KarateHorizon Credit Union
For individuals who were at one of those locations, SRHD advised that if an individual was not immune to measles, the latest they would see symptoms would be March 8.
“If an individual is experiencing symptoms of measles (high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, rash) and believes they may have been exposed, they should contact their health care provider,” SRHD said.
Health Officer Dr. Francisco Velazquez stressed that measles transmission is preventable and that all people who can receive measles vaccination should do so.
