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Measles Update - 01/30/26

News Advisory:

 

The Clark County Public Health Department will be releasing a statement about a measles case treated at Vancouver Clinic in Ridgefield. 

 

On January 21, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Vancouver Clinic teams provided care to a patient with symptoms consistent with measles. Clinical staff met the patient at their car and immediately provided an N95 mask, face shield, gown, and gloves, and walked the patient to the negative pressure room to minimize any risk of exposure.   

 

Vancouver Clinic followed all required precautions consistent with infectious control guidelines. In addition, clinic employees have been in regular communication with local health authorities to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

 

Vancouver Clinic has reached out to four patients who were in the waiting area of the Ridgefield Medical Clinic at that time. Out of an abundance of caution, the clinic will also reach out to those who came to the clinic later in the evening. Vancouver Clinic asks any patient who believes they may have measles symptoms to call us in advance at 360-882-2778 so we can determine the best way to provide care. Our teams may recommend a virtual appointment or ask to meet outside first.

 

People who are vaccinated are considered well-protected against measles. The two dose MMR series is 97% effective and provides long-term immunity.

Common measles symptoms include: runny nose, cough, red irritated eyes, rash, and fever.

For more information go to our website:  https://www.tvc.org/patients/measles-information/

 

 

About Vancouver Clinic 

Vancouver Clinic is the largest independent, physician-owned, multispecialty medical practice in the Northwest. With 580 clinicians, 2,000 employees and 22 locations, Vancouver Clinic is also one of the largest employers in the region. Founded 90 years ago, Vancouver Clinic offers comprehensive primary, specialty, and surgical care. For more information, visit tvc.org. 

 

Measles Update - 01/30/26

News Advisory:

 

The Clark County Public Health Department will be releasing a statement about a measles case treated at Vancouver Clinic in Ridgefield. 

 

On January 21, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Vancouver Clinic teams provided care to a patient with symptoms consistent with measles. Clinical staff met the patient at their car and immediately provided an N95 mask, face shield, gown, and gloves, and walked the patient to the negative pressure room to minimize any risk of exposure.   

 

Vancouver Clinic followed all required precautions consistent with infectious control guidelines. In addition, clinic employees have been in regular communication with local health authorities to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

 

Vancouver Clinic has reached out to four patients who were in the waiting area of the Ridgefield Medical Clinic at that time. Out of an abundance of caution, the clinic will also reach out to those who came to the clinic later in the evening. Vancouver Clinic asks any patient who believes they may have measles symptoms to call us in advance at 360-882-2778 so we can determine the best way to provide care. Our teams may recommend a virtual appointment or ask to meet outside first.

 

People who are vaccinated are considered well-protected against measles. The two dose MMR series is 97% effective and provides long-term immunity.

Common measles symptoms include: runny nose, cough, red irritated eyes, rash, and fever.

For more information go to our website:  https://www.tvc.org/patients/measles-information/

 

 

About Vancouver Clinic 

Vancouver Clinic is the largest independent, physician-owned, multispecialty medical practice in the Northwest. With 580 clinicians, 2,000 employees and 22 locations, Vancouver Clinic is also one of the largest employers in the region. Founded 90 years ago, Vancouver Clinic offers comprehensive primary, specialty, and surgical care. For more information, visit tvc.org.