How measles can make your immune system forget: A soap opera comic strip explains
How can measles lead to “”immune amnesia”? We turned to the genre that’s infamous for amnesia as a plot twist–the soap opera–to explain.
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Two new measles cases in King County residents bring total to 10 measles cases in Washington state residents this year
Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of a confirmed measles case in a King County child. An adult family member of the child exhibits symptoms consistent with measles and is considered a probable measles case while we await confirmatory test results. The two individuals visited multiple locations throughout King County while infectious.
Read MoreNew measles case in King County resident brings total to six cases in Washington state this year
New case of measles in a King County resident with international travel. This is the sixth case of measles in Washington state residents in 2025. See blog for exposure locations.
Read MoreMeasles case in visitor to King County: Multiple locations of possible exposure
Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a confirmed measles case in a visitor to Washington state who may have exposed others to the measles virus at multiple locations throughout King and Snohomish counties.
Read MoreMeasles Q&A with Dr. James Lewis and Dr. Alice Tin
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.
Read MoreFifth case of measles in Washington state identified in a King County infant
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.
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