Measles Q&A with Dr. James Lewis and Dr. Alice Tin

May 9, 2025.Reading time 15 minutes.

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The United States is experiencing a significant measles resurgence. We’ve also had cases locally in King County. We sat down with health experts to find out what we should know about the disease.

Fifth case of measles in Washington state identified in a King County infant

April 22, 2025.Reading time 8 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a confirmed measles case in a King County resident who may have exposed others to the measles virus at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Seattle – Tacoma International Airport and nearby hotel

April 17, 2025.Reading time 7 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of a confirmed measles case in a Canadian resident. The individual traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and stayed overnight at a nearby hotel, on April 6 and 7, 2025, while infectious. The individual was likely exposed to measles while traveling abroad. The person’s vaccine status is unknown.

Measles resources for schools, workplaces, healthcare, and organizations

April 16, 2025.Reading time 16 minutes.

To help provide information about the measles, we’ve created a number of resource materials for schools, workplaces, organizations, healthcare, and anyone to share.

Measles case identified in a King County adult

April 11, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified on April 4, 2025, of a positive measles case in a King County adult. There is minimal to no risk of measles to the general public from this new case.

New measles case identified in Snohomish County infant

April 2, 2025.Reading time 10 minutes.

Snohomish county reported a positive measles case in a Snohomish County infant. The infant was likely exposed to measles during recent travel abroad. People who were at certain locations in Snohomish and King counties may have been exposed to measles. Read the blog for locations of potential exposure.