It is the state's first confirmed case of measles since 2019.
The child, who lives in Hood County, had no history of travel to an area where measles is spreading and didn't have any contact with a person known to have measles, according to anThis is the state's first confirmed case of measles since 2019, when travel-related outbreaks led to 23 cases.Measles is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or spread through breath, coughs or sneezes.
Doctors suggest that children get a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at 12-15 months old and a second dose 4 to 6 years old. Children who are not vaccinated or only have one dose are more likely to get infected and more likely to have severe issues if they do get sick.
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