Clark County Investigates Measles Case

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  Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Clark County child“Body Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a Clark County child. It is unknown when or where the child, who is unvaccinated, was exposed to measles.”
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  The public health alert was issued on July 23No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The child was contagious while at Vancouver Clinic, Salmon Creek 1 Clinic, 2525 NE 139th St.“The person who tested positive for measles was at local health care facility while they were contagious.”
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  The child was contagious from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on July 17, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Public Health urges unvaccinated individuals who were present at that time to stay home for 21 days“People who were at the clinic and have not been vaccinated against measles or have not had measles in the past are at risk for getting sick and should stay home and out of public places for 21 days.”
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  Public Health urges unvaccinated individuals who were present at that time to monitor for symptoms“People who were at the clinic and have not been vaccinated against measles or have not had measles in the past are at risk for getting sick and should stay home and out of public places for 21 days. During that time, anyone who believes they have symptoms of measles should call their health care provider before visiting the medical office to make a plan that avoids exposing others.”
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  Measles spreads easily through the air“Measles is a highly contagious and potentially serious illness caused by a virus. It spreads through the air after a person with measles coughs or sneezes.”
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  Measles is highly contagious before symptoms appear“A person with measles can spread the virus before they show symptoms.”
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  Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective at preventing measles“Two doses of the vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles.”
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  Clark County Public Health advises unvaccinated residents to consult their healthcare provider“People who have questions about the vaccine or are unsure if they’ve been vaccinated should talk to their health care provider.”
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  Clark County Public Health advises unvaccinated residents to use the MyIR Mobile system to check vaccination recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Measles can cause serious complications, including pneumonia“Common complications of measles include ear infection, lung infection and diarrhea. Swelling of the brain is a rare but much more serious complication.”
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  Measles can cause serious complications, including ear infections“Common complications of measles include ear infection, lung infection and diarrhea.”
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  Measles can cause serious complications, including brain swelling“Swelling of the brain is a rare but much more serious complication.”
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  Measles has a fatality rate of 1-2 per 1,000 cases“For every 1,000 children with measles, one or two will die from the disease.”
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  Residents seeking more information can visit the Clark County Public Health measles investigation webpage“For more information about the measles investigation, visit the Clark County Public Health measles investigation webpage.”
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  Residents seeking more information can contact Marissa Armstrong, communications managerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Marissa Armstrong's contact number is 564. 397. 7307“Marissa Armstrong, communications manager, Public Health 564.397.7307; [email protected]”
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  The public health alert emphasizes that vaccinated individuals are protected“People who have been vaccinated are well protected.”
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  The MMR vaccine provides 93% effectiveness after one dose“One dose of the vaccine is about 93 percent effective at preventing measles.”
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  The MMR vaccine provides 97% effectiveness after two doses“Two doses of the vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles.”