Public Health Authority Washington State Canadian travelers who were infected with measles have warned of visiting several public places, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
That person, that Vaccination status A travel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport visited several public locations in Renton, Bellevue, Seattle, Everett and Woodinville between April 30th and May 3rd, according to a King County news release.
Health officials said Canadians were diagnosed after traveling the area.
Individuals can contract measles for several days without seeing the rash. (istock)
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The spread of measles can occur before the rash appears, and the virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after a person infected with measles leaves the area.
Authorities have reported that potential exposure sites including travel in Canada Seattle Tacoma International Airport. Bellevue Market Place at Factoria Shopping Center. Chateau Stey. Michelle Winery; Home Depot in Redmond. Dan Lumber of Renton. Jenki Sushi in Renton; Top Golf Renton Sports Bar and Restaurant. Kirkland’s Fomignon. Kobo from Higo Art Gallery. Uwajimaya Seattle Asian market. Brewed; Spicy Sichuan style. Hotel; and three fitness centres.
People diagnosed with Canadian measles have visited several public locations in Washington during their infectiousness. (Reuters/Chris Helglen)
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The incident is not related to previous local measles cases, but Public Health – Seattle and King County responded to two other measles cases this year, from non-residents.
This year, Washington residents had a total of five measles.
Megan Kay, a medical epidemiologist for public health – Seattle and King County said, “There’s something important.” Measles Revival“USA and worldwide.
Measles vaccinations are extremely effective in preventing illness. (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
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“With over 1,000 cases reported so far this year, we are on track in 2025 as we have the highest number of measles cases. US Kay said since the early 1990s.
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Officials have encouraged people in potentially affected locations to check if they have been vaccinated for measles and to call healthcare providers promptly if they develop the disease with a fever or an unexplained rash.
