Representative Kim Schrier, a Washington Congresswoman and former pediatrician, said the measles outbreak in Texas could have been avoided.

An infant in King County was identified as the first confirmed measles case in Washington in 2025, following increases in cases in other parts of the United States, county officials said. There were three cases of measles in King County last year.

The outbreak of measles is spreading to more states across the United States, with Kentucky and Washington reporting their first cases. Texas has seen the most infections thus far, as well as the death of a 6-year-old child.

King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of the year. Measles is extremely contagious for those who aren't vaccinated.

One of the latest cases was reported in Washington State where officials say an infant may have been exposed during recent international travel.

Mesleas is extremely infectious, and health officials have identified several potential exposure locations across the county.

Public health experts said that although it’s true we have measles cases in the U.S. every year, the latest outbreak is concerning.

The health secretary has long pushed misinformation about vaccines and played down an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child.

Robert F. Kennedy, in his first comments on measles as the new Trump health secretary, says the outbreak is not unusual. 'We have measles outbreaks every year.'

If you think you’ve been exposed to measles, do not show up at a clinic or hospital without calling first, Public Health — Seattle & King County said. To avoid possibly spreading measles, limit contact with others and wear a well-fitting mask if you need to go to a health care facility, the department said.