Washington measles cases climb to 26, health officials urge vaccination

Name: Washington measles cases climb to 26, health officials urge vaccination
Uploaded: 2026-03-09T17:22:35Z
Duration: 5 min 9 s
Description: Washington has confirmed 26 measles cases so far this year, more than half in Snohomish County, as outbreaks rise nationwide. State health officials say all reported cases involved people who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status and are urging residents to get up to date on the MMR vaccine.

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Washington has confirmed 26 measles cases so far this year, more than half in Snohomish County, as outbreaks rise nationwide. State health officials say all reported cases involved people who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status and are urging residents to get up to date on the MMR vaccine.