Measles update: One new confirmed case; two suspected cases
Clark County Public Health is continuing its measles outbreak investigation. Since Jan. 1, Public Health has identified 73 confirmed cases and is currently investigating two suspect cases.
By Clark County Today · March 18, 2019
A vaccine shot is administered. Stock photo
Total confirmed cases now at 73
VANCOUVER — Clark County Public Health is continuing its measles outbreak investigation. Since Jan. 1, Public Health has identified 73 confirmed cases and is currently investigating two suspect cases. There are no new locations where people may have been exposed to measles.Here are the details of the 73 confirmed cases:
Age
1 to 10 years: 53 cases
11 to 18 years: 15 cases
19 to 29 years: one case
30 to 39 years: four cases
Immunization status
Unimmunized: 63 cases
Unverified: seven cases
1 MMR vaccine: three cases
Hospitalization: one case (none currently)
Public Health will continue to provide updates as cases are confirmed or additional exposure sites are identified. Themeasles investigation webpage will continue to be updated.
Additional resources
For information about measles cases in Oregon, visit the Oregon Health Authoritymeasles webpage. For information about other measles cases in Washington, visit the Washington State Department of Healthmeasles webpage.Anyone with questions about measles infection or public exposures should call their primary care provider or Clark County Public Health at (360) 397-8182. Clark County Public Health does not provide immunizations or testing for immunity.If you are unsure of your family's immunization status, you can view, download and print your family's immunization information online atMyIR or request a copy of your immunization record from theWashington State Department of Health.Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
