Another positive measles case identified in Snohomish County
EVERETT — Snohomish County health officials identified another positive case of measles on Tuesday, the second case confirmed in just over two weeks within the county.
It’s the third case of measles to be confirmed in Washington state this year. The first was identified in a King County infant on Feb. 26, the second was identified on March 18 in a Snohomish County adult. The most recent case was in a Snohomish County infant.
Both cases in Snohomish County were identified in individuals who did not have confirmed vaccinations, the Snohomish County Health Department said Wednesday.
“Our thoughts are with the child and their family, and we sincerely hope for a full and speedy recovery,” Dr. James Lewis, health officer for the Snohomish County Health Department, wrote in a release Wednesday. “Measles is a serious and highly contagious disease, and young children — especially those who are too young to be vaccinated — are particularly vulnerable to its complications.”
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