Public health officials in spokane County have confirmed a measles infection in Spokane County.
According to the Spokane Regional Health District, a case of measles has been confirmed in a Kootenai County child who may have exposed others.
Most people Have Immunity to Measles Through Vaccination.
The risk to the general public is low. However, before being diagnosed, the infected person visited several areas within Providence Sacred Heart Medical Centerand Children’s Hospital. Anyone who was at the following locations during the times listed below was possibly exposed to measles:
• Tuesday, Aug. 12, 11:14 a.m.-5:27 p.m., Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric and Adult Emergency Departments • Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6:02 p.m.-12:54 a.m., Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric and Adult Emergency Departments • Friday, Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m.-8:27 p.m., Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Specialty Clinic
The Spokane Regional Health District Urges Parents to Check Vaccination Status.
Check your children’s and your own vaccination status to verify you are up-to-date with the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine…