PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the announcement Saturday that 2 more cases of measles were confirmed in Clark County, a total of 70 cases have been identified since the outbreak began January 1, 2019.
The Clark County Public Health Department also said the Vancouver Clinic is the latest exposure site. The exposure happened at the clinic, 700 NE 87th Avenue, between 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on March 1, and again March 2 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Of the 70 cases, only 2 are in vaccinated people — and those 2 people had only one of the 2 recommended doses of the MMR vaccine. Seven of the 70 cases have not been verified on immunization. Most of the cases — 51 — 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.