Unvaccinated child diagnosed with measles in Washington state
Health officials in Clark County are investigating a confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated child, identifying a medical clinic as a possible exposure site.
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An unvaccinated child in Washington state has been diagnosed with measles. Health officials in Clark County are investigating the case and have identified a specific site of potential exposure.
Coverage from KGW, KPTV, KOIN.com, KATU, and OregonLive.com emphasizes that the possible exposure occurred at the Salmon Creek location of the Vancouver Clinic. Future developments depend on the ongoing investigation by Clark County health officials into the confirmed case and the potential exposure at the medical facility.
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Quick answers
Where did the potential measles exposure occur?
The possible exposure site is the Salmon Creek location of the Vancouver Clinic.
Who is affected by the confirmed case?
The case involves an unvaccinated child in Washington state.
Which agency is handling the investigation?
Health officials in Clark County are conducting the investigation.
Coverage (5)
- Vancouver medical clinic the site of possible measles exposure KGW · 1d ago
- Health officials investigating Clark County child measles case, identify exposure site KPTV · 1d ago
- Measles exposure at Vancouver Clinic’s Salmon Creek location. Here’s what to know KOIN.com · 1d ago
- Clark County investigates confirmed measles case in unvaccinated child KATU · 1d ago
- Unvaccinated child diagnosed with measles in Washington state OregonLive.com · 1d ago
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