First measles case of 2025 in Washington state identified in a King County infant

February 27, 2025.Reading time 9 minutes.

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:

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

January 16, 2025.Reading time 7 minutes.

We have confirmed a new case of measles in an individual who traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) while infectious.

What the latest mpox emergency declaration means locally

August 30, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

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.

Possible measles exposure at multiple locations in King County

July 3, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

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.

Possible measles exposure at Franciscan Urgent Care- West Seattle

June 14, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

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.

Potential exposure to measles from traveler at airport

May 31, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of a confirmed measles case in an adult with possible exposures in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on May 10 and May 11.