Child diagnosed with measles visited Seattle, Pike Place Market

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A child in King County has been diagnosed with measles, a highly contagious disease, and visited popular tourist locations around Seattle between May 11 and 15.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating the case. While the risk of contracting the disease is unlikely for those that are vaccinated, it is not impossible, and anyone who was at the following locations could have been exposed.5/11, 12 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and 5/12, 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.5/13, 4:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.“Measles is highly contagious.

Measles can take up to three weeks to develop and often begins with a rash. The virus is easily spread thru the air and contact with bodily fluids. If you think you are in danger of being infected, Public Health advises you to check with your healthcare provider about the status of your measles vaccinations, and if you start developing symptoms, to not go to a hospital or clinic to avoid spreading the disease. Instead, call your healthcare provider to be set up with a measles evaluation.This is at least the

 

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Child with measles was recently at Pike Place Market, World MarketThe health department of King County and Seattle is investigating a new case of measles after a child was confirmed to be infected. Find out if you may have been exposed:
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