Measles vaccination rates are declining across Washington, while nationwide cases have already reached 326 this year—surpassing the annual total in 12 of the past 15 years. Fortunately, Washington’s single measles case from February has passed the exposure window without additional reported cases.
Schools and early learning programs maintain immunization records for staff indicating MMR vaccination or proof of immunity. School health personnel should track religious and medical exemptions for MMR, as unvaccinated individuals must quarantine if exposed.
For details on MMR vaccine efficacy and protection across age groups, take a look at this article from Your Local Epidemiologist.
