Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that causes fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infec… [+1372 chars]
First measles case of 2025 in Washington state identified in a King County infant - King County
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