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Canadian tourist visited King, Snohomish Counties with measles. Were you exposed?

A measles case involving a Canadian resident was confirmed in King County after the person traveled and was infectious from April 30 to May 3, 2025.
This case is distinct from two earlier instances this year involving individuals from outside Washington who were infectious while passing through King County.
The infected person visited multiple public locations in King and Snohomish counties, including Renton, Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Woodinville, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Measles is highly contagious and airborne, spreading through coughs and sneezes, with symptoms appearing 7 to 21 days post-exposure and up to 9 out of 10 unprotected contacts likely to be infected.
Public Health advises individuals at exposure locations to verify immunity, noting the measles vaccine is safe, effective, and two doses provide about 97% long-lasting protection, while the general public risk remains low.

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