SPOKANE, Wash. — Officials with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) have confirmed that a Spokane County resident has been infected with measles.
According to SRHD, the resident was exposed to the infection while outside the country. Officials said the risk to the general public is low since most people have immunity to the infection through vaccination.
However, SRHD is still advising residents to check their children's and their own vaccination status to verify they are up-to-date with the measles mumps rubella vaccine (MMR).
SRHD also released a list of places where the individual was before being diagnosed. Anyone who was in the following locations during the times listed may have been exposed.
- Sunday, Feb. 11, 9:30 p.m.-Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, 12:30 a.m., Spokane International Airport, Concourse B
- Monday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park
- Monday, Feb. 12, 4-8:30 p.m., Rozy’z Hot Shotz, 617 S. Fir Ave., Deer Park
- Monday, Feb. 12, evening hours (still being determined), Taco Bell, 807 S. Main Ave., Deer Park
- Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Creekside Kenpo Karate, 3506 Eloika Rd., Deer Park
- Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, 4:30-7:15 p.m., Horizon Credit Union, 900 S. Main St., Deer Park
Officials said anyone at the locations listed who isn't immune to measles would likely get sick between February 18 and March 8, 2024. Those experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider.
Symptoms of measles are as follows:
- High fever,
- Cough,
- Runny nose,
- Red eyes,
- Rash
“Measures can be taken to prevent this disease,” said Dr. Francisco Velazquez, SRHD health officer. “Measles is a serious contagious disease, and the message is absolutely critical that if you or your child is not vaccinated, you need to get vaccinated.”
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