We now have confirmed cases of measles in King County and surrounding counties. Ensuring you and your family are vaccinated against measles is an important way to protect yourself and others. Read on for information on why the MMR vaccine is important, who needs the MMR vaccine, and where they can be vaccinated.

What makes measles so dangerous? 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles isn’t just about a fever and a rash; it’s a serious disease. Complications can include pneumonia and brain injury. Children under 5 are especially at risk. Read more.