Public Health has learned that two children in King County have died from complications of the flu. The first child was an elementary-age child who passed away on February 14, 2025. The second was a preschool-age child who passed away on February 21, 2025. These two unconnected cases are the first two recorded pediatric flu deaths this season in King County. King County has not had a pediatric flu death since the 2022-2023 flu season.
We have identified a new case of measles in an infant in King County. People who were at certain locations in King County may have been exposed. People who are vaccinated are very well protected. See full blog for a list of exposure locations:
Mpox is in the news. To understand what this means locally, we sat down with Dr. Matthew Golden, Public Health’s Director of the HIV/STI/HCV Program for some context.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a confirmed measles case in an adult with recent international travel. The individual was at multiple locations in Bellevue, Seattle, and Woodinville while infectious. Anyone at certain locations during the time span when the individual was there may have been exposed to measles.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a confirmed measles case in a child with possible exposures at Franciscan Urgent Care – West Seattle.
