Health officials warn of measles exposure at Sea-Tac Airport

KING COUNTY -- Public health officials confirmed a new case of measles in an international traveler who was at Sea-Tac International Airport last month.

The unimmunized traveler was likely exposed in his/her home country, according to Public Health Seattle & King County.

Officials said the risk to the general public is low because most people in our area are protected against the measles through vaccination.

This measles case in not linked to the national outbreak linked to a California amusement park, authorities said. It is the fourth measles case of the year in Washington -- including two in King County.

The traveler was at these public locations:


Here is more information from Public Health Seattle & King County: