Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated child who visited AFC Urgent Care Camas in Vancouver while contagious.

Health officials have identified a specific exposure site and time for the public:

• AFC Urgent Care Camas, 180 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 2 to 6:30 pm

According to reporting by Clark County Today, individuals who were at the clinic during this window and have not been vaccinated or previously had measles are at risk of illness. These individuals are advised to stay home and out of public places for 21 days.

Public Health officials state that anyone who develops symptoms during this quarantine period should call their healthcare provider to arrange a visit that avoids exposing other patients. Symptoms typically begin one to three weeks after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.

This new case follows a recent increase in local infections. As previously reported on July 31, 2026, the county had confirmed 15 cases for the year, all involving unvaccinated children. While Clark County Today reports the total has now reached 17 cases, official data from the Washington State Department of Health currently confirms 15 cases in Clark County, representing 29 percent of the 52 cases recorded statewide this year.

Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air after an infected person leaves a room. It is contagious for up to four days before and four days after a rash appears. While the virus can be serious for all ages, children under 5, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of complications, such as lung infections or brain swelling.

Health officials emphasize that vaccination remains the most effective protection. One dose of the MMR vaccine is approximately 93 percent effective, while two doses are about 97 percent effective. Residents can verify their vaccination status through their healthcare provider or the state’s MyIR Mobile system.

Source: Public Health investigating confirmed measles case in Clark County child