Infant with Measles Sparks Exposure Alert Across Bellevue and Seattle

7 articles · Updated · National Today · Apr 11

A measles case has been confirmed in a King County infant who visited multiple locations in Bellevue and Seattle while infectious.
The infant, unvaccinated and recently returned from international travel, may have exposed others on public transit, at a Bellevue Safeway, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Health officials say public risk is low due to high vaccination rates, but urge unvaccinated individuals at exposure sites to monitor for symptoms and consult healthcare providers.

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