SPOKANE, Wash. – Health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Kootenai County resident, prompting concerns about potential exposure in Spokane County.
The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) indicated that the risk to the general public remains low due to widespread vaccination. Despite this, SRHD encouraged residents to verify their vaccination status and ensure their children are up-to-date with the measles mumps rubella vaccine.
SRHD reported that the individual diagnosed with measles visited the following public locations over the past week:
On Tuesday, August 12, the individual visited Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric and Adult Emergency Departments from 11:14 a.m. to 5:27 p.m.
On Wednesday, August 13, the individual visited Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric and Adult Emergency Departments from 6:02 p.m. to 12:54 a.m.
On Friday, August 15, the individual visited Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Specialty Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 8:27 p.m.
People who visited these locations during the specified times may have been exposed to measles. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and rash. SRHD officials advised anyone with these symptoms who suspects exposure to contact their health care provider.
