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Measles in King County – August 2005 (posted 8/25/05)A case of measles has been confirmed in an adult traveler residing in King County who acquired the disease abroad. The infected person visited public areas in King County while contagious and may have exposed other persons to the disease. Co-workers of the case are being notified of possible exposure by their employer. Health care professionals should be alert to the potential for measles among persons with fever and/or rash illnesses and take a thorough travel, exposure and vaccination history. Specific locations and times where persons may have been exposed to measles in King County are available on Public Health Seattle and King County’s website. Public Health Seattle and King County’s telephone hotline is 206-296-4949. It will be updated as new information becomes available. |
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