Category: Infectious Disease
New case of measles in King County
Case visited locations in Kenmore and Seattle while contagious. This brings the total to ten measles cases in King County residents since the beginning of May
Ticks spread a lot more than just Lyme disease
The number of tick-borne disease cases is on the rise. They’re spending new diseases. And new, invasive tick species keep turning up.
Two New Cases of Measles in King County
These two cases brings the total to nine measles cases in King County residents since the beginning of May.
Measles and cancer patients. What to do?
Measles is worrisome to cancer patients because those receiving chemotherapy or recovering from a transplant may have weakened immunity.
New case of measles in King County
While contagious, the patient was in Fred Meyer in Kent and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. The case, a child, remains hospitalized.
Public health departments regularly employ traditional shoe-leather detective work to track and control outbreaks.
US Measles Cases Highest Since 1992
If this year’s outbreaks continue through summer and fall, the United States may lose its measles elimination status.
Another case of measles in King County
This case brings the total to nine recent measles cases among Washington state residents.
A new case of measles diagnosed in a King County resident
The six month old child was taken to Seattle Children’s Hospital’s ER while she was contagious.
Fourth King County measles case confirmed this month
The case brings the total of recent measles cases in Washington state residents to seven.
Another case of measles in King County
This is the third King County case identified this month, adding to the total of six recent measles cases in Washington state residents.
Four new measles cases in Washington, two in King County
Investigators are exploring a possible common exposure at SeaTac Airport. All of the cases spent time at SeaTac Airport during their likely time of exposure.
New measles visited sites in Pierce and King Counties.
Health officials King and Pierce County are investigating a case of measles who may have exposed others to the highly infectious virus at a number of locations.
Amid Measles Outbreak, Little Effort to Kill Vaccine Exemptions
Washington state, which recently experienced a serious measles outbreak, has the only state legislature this year that passed tighter vaccination rules.
Increased human-animal contact raise risk of infectious disease spread
How humans interact with the changing environment is affecting the spread of infectious disease.