SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Regional Health Distric t reported what is believed to be the first measles case this year in the county, identified in a child. Due to HIPAA laws, officials did not disclose whether the child was vaccinated.

With some schools starting and others set to begin in the Inland Northwest, parents might be concerned about the implications for the school year. Despite no immediate impact expected, the health district stated it is prepared for a potential outbreak.

The health district says measles can spread quickly. It is estimated that over 7% of kindergartners in Spokane County were unvaccinated in 2024.

According to the Washington Administrative Code WAC 246-105-030 and WAC 246-105-040 any child attending school, preschool, or child care in Washington State is

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