Since December 2023, there have been 11 cases of measles in Washington state. This information is for families seeking more resources for health safety and prevention planning.
About Measles
Measles spread easily and can make people very sick, especially if they haven’t had their vaccinations. It can cause serious health problems like pneumonia, brain damage and in rare cases, death. Babies, pregnant people and individuals with weak immune systems are especially at risk.
Tips to Keep Your Family Safe
Here’s what you can do to keep your family safe:
- Talk to your doctor: Make sure your children are up-to-date on their vaccinations. Your doctor can help you figure out what vaccinations they need.
- Stay on top of checkups: Make sure your children get their vaccinations during their yearly checkups or other visits to the doctor.
- Keep track of vaccination records: Ask your doctor for a record of your child’s vaccinations. It’s important to know what they have had and when they need more.
- Create an account at MyIRmoilbe.com: Families in Washington state can use MyIRmoilbe.com to find their children’s vaccination records. If your child’s vaccination records are not on file, talk to your doctor and ask them to add your child’s vaccination records to the Washington State Immunization Database.
- Get help if you need it: In Washington state, children can get vaccines for free or at a low cost. If you need financial help, there are options available. Learn where to get vaccinated in King County.
Keeping your family’s vaccinations up to date is very important to prevent measles and other diseases. Let’s work together to keep our community healthy.
Learn More
Learn more about measles and access other health resources on the Washington State Department of Health website.