Measles case in unvaccinated child

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  Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed measles case“Body Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a Clark County child who is unvaccinated.”
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  The measles case involves an unvaccinated Clark County child“Body Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a Clark County child who is unvaccinated.”
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  The unvaccinated child was at AFC Urgent Care Camas on Friday, Aug. 7“AFC Urgent Care Camas, 180 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 from 2 to 6:30 pm”
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  The child was at AFC Urgent Care Camas from 2 to 6:30 p.m.“AFC Urgent Care Camas, 180 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 from 2 to 6:30 pm”
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  People exposed at the clinic during that time should 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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  People exposed at the clinic during that time who are unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status should contact their health care provider if symptoms develop“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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  Two doses of the measles vaccine are 97% effective“Two doses of the vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles.”
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  Vaccination records are available via the state's MyIR Mobile system“Vaccination records are also available through the state’s MyIR Mobile system.”
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  This is the 17th measles case in Clark County this year“So far this year, Clark County has had 17 cases of measles. Fifteen of the 17 people were unvaccinated; the vaccination status was unknown for two of the people.”
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  15 cases involve unvaccinated individuals“So far this year, Clark County has had 17 cases of measles. Fifteen of the 17 people were unvaccinated; the vaccination status was unknown for two of the people.”
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  The county health department urges those at risk to monitor 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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  Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash“Measles symptoms begin with a fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually begins at the head and spreads to the rest of the body.”
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  Those at risk should seek medical advice before visiting a clinic“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.”