PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Another confirmed case of measles was identified in Clark County, bringing the total number of cases since the outbreak began on January 1 to 72.
Clark County Public Health officials said there are no other new exposure sites to report. Of the 6 dozen confirmed cases, 63 are in unvaccinated people and another 7 are unverified at this time. Two cases were reported in people who had received only 1 of the 2 recommended vaccine doses.
Most of the cases — 53 — are in children younger than 10.
Measles information:
Measles is a highly contagious virus spread through the air. It can linger in a room up to two hours after someone with the virus has been there and you can catch it even before the sick person develops a rash.
The virus starts with a fever and can also cause a runny nose, cough, red eyes, ear infection, diarrhea and a rash of tiny red spots starting at the head and then spreading. It is especially dangerous for babies and young children.
The CDC said almost everyone who has not been vaccinated will get the virus if they are exposed.