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

Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified Feb. 26, of a confirmed measles case in a King County infant. The infant may have been exposed to measles during recent travel abroad. Exposed individuals should check to make sure they have been vaccinated against measles.

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.

The child was unvaccinated and had been hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, said Lauren Adams, Lubbock city spokesperson. This is the first US measles death since 2015, when a woman in Washington state died.

Measles is one of the most infectious viruses known with cases reported in 10 states, including Washington. Symptoms can appear 7-14 days after exposure. The measles vaccine is safe and

Maryland's Department of Health confirmed a case of measles and has issued advice and guidance for those who may have been exposed.

Virginia health officials said they are aware of a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed other travelers at Dulles International Airport on March 5 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday.