Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the measles investigation by following the Clark County Public Health page found here: https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/measles-investigation.

As of Monday, January 28th, there are 35 confirmed cases and 11 suspect cases.

Measles & the MMR Immunization

People who have had 2 doses of MMR are considered immune. Sunset typically gives the first MMR vaccine at the 12 month well child check with the second dose being given at the 4 year well child check.

As the current outbreak is confined to a highly unvaccinated specific population, there isn’t an urgent need to receive the second dose. If you are interested in having your child receive the second MMR vaccine, it must be at least 28 days from the first dose. Two doses of MMR vaccine given at or after 12 months of age with at least 28 days spacing between the doses will both count as valid for Oregon school requirements.

If your child is under 12 months old, please contact us to determine if your child should get the first dose of MMR early.

Measles Symptoms

Symptoms typically appear within one to three weeks of exposure and include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes
• Blotchy, red rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body

People with measles are contagious prior to showing any symptoms up until four days after the rash appears.

Please call us if you believe your child may have been exposed. It is important to remain at home so as not to infect other individuals.

Contact us immediately if your child develops measles symptoms, even if your child has been immunized. We’ll help come up with a plan to safely see your child without exposing other families.

This blog is not a substitute for medical advice. Be sure to talk to your child’s medical provider with any questions.