SEATTLE —Public Health – Seattle & King County confirmed a new measles case in a King County adult who was on the same flight as a person previously diagnosed with measles in a case announced Oct. 17.
Health officials believe the individual was exposed during that flight. According to Public Health, the person later visited several public locations while contagious, including Toyota of Renton, Valley Medical Center, YangGuoFu Malatang restaurant, and the Disney on Ice event at ShoWare Center in Kent.
This marks the 12th measles case in a Washington state resident this year. Public Health has also responded to several cases involving travelers visiting King County.
The individual had been vaccinated against measles, Public Health confirmed.
Nationally, about 92% of cases this year have been among unvaccinated people, while 4% had received one dose and 4% had received two doses of the MMR vaccine, according to Public Health.
While it’s possible for someone who’s been vaccinated to get measles, it’s rare,” Dr. Sandra J. Valenciano, health officer for Public Health — Seattle & King County, said in a statement. “Vaccinated people who get measles are generally less likely to spread it to others and less likely to have severe outcomes. The measles vaccine remains a very effective tool and has been safely used for over 50 years.
People infected with measles can spread the virus before symptoms or a rash appear. The airborne virus can linger for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area.Public Health released atimeline of potential exposure locations and times on its website.
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