SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Recent evidence indicates that measles is no longer predominantly spread via international travel. Instead, most cases are now associated with unvaccinated children.
In Washington, 50% of measles cases are linked to an outbreak within the state. The majority of these cases are occurring on the west side, particularly in Snohomish County, among children aged 5 to 17. Notably, 92% of these children are unvaccinated.
In Spokane, the Regional Health District has highlighted that while many schools have high vaccination rates, some schools have coverage rates between 70% to 80%. These lower coverage areas create vulnerabilities for potential outbreaks…