As of July 27th, the U.S. has reported 2,318 confirmed measles cases – the highest number in 35 years. In light of ongoing measles activity and the risk of healthcare-associated exposures, Whatcom County Health and Community Service (WCHCS) is encouraging all healthcare facilities in our jurisdiction to review and strengthen their measles preparedness plans.
WCHCS strongly encourages healthcare clinics to review steps listed in our clinic letter and review our exposure guidance on how to respond to potential measles cases in clinic settings.
Contact Whatcom County Health and Community Services at 360-778-6100
- 360-778-6100 Main Call Line – available M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Afterhours Answering Service – available after 4:30pm and weekends, call 360-778-6100 and press 2 to be connected to the on-call manager or health officer.
- 360-778-6150 Communicable Disease Report Line – 24 hours a day 7 days a week
- 360-778-6103 Confidential Communicable Disease Fax – 24 hours a day 7 days a week
- 509 Girard Street, Bellingham WA 98225