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Contagious Measles Confirmed in SeaTac Passenger

King County health officials are warning that other travelers may have been exposed to the disease on July 4.

Ed. Note: Post originally written by Caitlin Moran.

A person with measles who flew from Bejing to Seattle on July 4 may have exposed other air travelers to the disease, King County health officials warn.

Most people in the Seattle area have been vaccinated against measles, meaning the general risk to the public is low, officials said. But the health department warned those who have not been vaccinated or have weakened immune systems will want to watch for symptoms—such as a fever or unexplained rash—between July 11 and July 25.

More information about measles is available on the King County Public Health website.

The health department says people who were at the following areas in the SeaTac Airport between noon and 4 p.m. on July 4 are potentially at risk:

  • South Satellite International Terminal Arrival Area
  • Immigration and primary screening
  • Adoption processing
  • Restrooms in the South Satellite
  • Baggage Claim/Customs
  • Train to main terminal
  • Main terminal baggage claim
  • Elevator in Main Terminal to Level 2 parking garage


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