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Clark County Measles Outbreak At 63 Confirmed Measles Cases, 1 Suspected

Oregon Public Broadcasting | By OPB Staff

Published February 20, 2019 at 12:50 PM PST

<p>In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, a sign prohibiting all children under 12 and unvaccinated adults stands at the entrance to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.</p> — In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, a sign prohibiting all children under 12 and unvaccinated adults stands at the entrance to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.

Clark County Public Health said Wednesday there are 63 confirmed measles cases and one suspected case in the county.

The new case is a child between 1 and 10 years old.

Public Health has also identified new potential exposure sites:

The Vancouver Clinic Washougal, 291 C St., Washougal from 7:10-10:35 am Thursday, Feb. 14.

The Vancouver Clinic, 700 NE 87th Ave., Vancouver from 1:50-6 pm Monday, Feb. 18.

Burton Elementary School, 14015 NE 28th St., Vancouver on Feb. 11-13.

Health officials continue to urge anyone with measles-like symptoms to call ahead before visiting a medical office to avoid potentially exposing others.

You can see a list of previously identified exposure sites here.