Spokane, Wash. – Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Spokane County resident with multiple exposure locations. At this time, there is no epidemiological connection to the case reported on March 19 with exposures at Providence Sacred Heart emergency departments.
With further confirmation of measles virus locally, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is advising individuals to check their children’s and their own vaccination status and verify that they are up-to-date with the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Before receiving the measles diagnosis, the individual was in the following public locations. Anyone who was at the following locations during the times listed was possibly exposed to measles:
- Shadle Park Walmart (including Subway restaurant inside the store) – 2301 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA 99205
Wed, 3/11: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sun, 3/15: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Mon, 3/16: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tues, 3/17: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Wed, 3/18: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. - Outback Steak House – 14746 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Wed, 3/11: 6-10 p.m. - Black Pearl Casino – 2104 N. Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Wed, 3/11: 8-11 p.m.
Wed, 3/18: 7-10 p.m. - Frank’s Diner – 10929 N. Newport Hwy., Spokane, WA 99218
Thurs, 3/12: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Airway Heights Walmart – 1221 S. Hayford Rd., Spokane, WA 99224
Thurs, 3/12: 2-5 p.m. - Five Guys – 9502 N. Newport Hwy., Spokane, WA 99218
Thurs, 3/12: 7:30-10:15 p.m. - Applebee’s – 9634 N. Newport Hwy., Spokane, WA 99208
Sun, 3/15: 8-11 p.m. - Chili’s Grill and Bar – 207 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
3/18: 5:30-8:45 p.m. - Kaiser Permanente Riverfront Medical Center – 322 W. North River Dr., Spokane, WA 99201
Thurs, 3/19: ~2:00-4:53 p.m.
If an individual is experiencing symptoms of measles (high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, rash) and believes they may have been exposed, they should contact their health care provider before visiting a clinic or emergency department in person.
For more information about measles, see Measles.
Current Measles Activity: Current Local Measles Activity | Spokane Regional Health District
“Measles is a serious contagious disease, and vaccination is the way to prevent it,” said Dr. Francisco Velázquez, SRHD health officer. “I urge you to talk to your physician, talk to your pediatrician, and get your family and children the MMR vaccine as soon as possible.”
Adults should receive at least one dose of measles vaccine, unless they were previously immunized, were born prior to 1957, were previously diagnosed with measles by a doctor, or have other medical contraindications for the vaccine. Adults who are unsure whether they received the vaccine can still get one, since there is no harm in getting it a second time. Pregnant women should wait until after giving birth to get the vaccine.
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