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April 22, 2025

Measles case associated with international travel in a King County infant

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Be aware of a new confirmed measles case in an infant who traveled internationally.

  • Secondary cases would most likely occur between April 22 – May 11, 2025
  • MMR vaccination remains the most important tool for preventing measles infections and spread from imported cases
  • Refer to Measles Guidance for Healthcare Providers for more details on immediate isolation, notification, testing, and management of patients with suspected measles
  • Refer to the 4/17/2025 Health Advisory for previous measles case information and exposure locations

Background

Note: Exposure dates and times at Seattle Children's revised on 4/23/25.

Public Health is investigating a case of measles in an infant with exposure during international travel. This is the 5th case of measles in a Washington resident in 2025, three of which have been infants. The infant was at the following locations during their infectious period:

Date Time Location
4/15/25 4:50 pm -
7:45 pm

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

  • S Concourse (Gate S10)
  • Access International Arrivals Facility for Customs and access to baggage claim (Carousel 21)
  • Exited International Arrivals Facility through Gina Marie Hall (south end of main terminal)
4/17/25

8:45 am -
11 am

5:30 pm -
7:30 pm

Seattle Children's Emergency Department
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105

  • Emergency Department lobby
4/17/25

5:30 pm -
7:45 pm

Seattle Children’s Emergency Department
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105

  • Forest B level 1 lobby 
  • Forest Pharmacy 

(Corrected information)

4/18/25

11:50 am -
3:30 pm

Seattle Children’s Emergency Department
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105

  • Ocean 6, 7, 8 lobbies
  • Ocean 7 Starbucks
  • Ocean 8 hallway to Urgent Care
  • Ocean 8 Urgent Care lobby

(Corrected information)

4/20/25

12:05 pm -
2:25 pm

Seattle Children’s Emergency Department
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105

  • Ocean 6, 7, 8 lobbies
  • Ocean 8 hallway to Urgent Care
  • Ocean 8 Urgent Care lobby

There is no ongoing risk for measles exposure at these locations.

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