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A vial containing the MMR vaccine is loaded into a syringe before being given to a baby at the Medical Arts Pediatric Med Group in Los Angeles.

Clark County confirmed measles cases up to 23; four exposure sites added

A vial containing the MMR vaccine is loaded into a syringe before being given to a baby at the Medical Arts Pediatric Med Group in Los Angeles.

January 22, 2019, 2:42pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health has confirmed 23 cases of measles since Jan. 1, along with two suspected cases. Four new exposure locations have been reported by Public Health. No new school exposures were reported today. Read story

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More Clark County measles cases and exposure locations confirmed

A measles vaccine (Associated Press files)

January 21, 2019, 2:11pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed 22 measles cases and three suspected cases in its ongoing outbreak investigation. East Vancouver’s Orchards Elementary School has been listed as a new exposure location for Jan. 14. Read story

Richelle Endres, 10, of La Center, from left, squats during a Fit Kids class with instructor Kelsey Walsh and Aeryn Knowles, 11, of Vancouver, , at Salmon Creek Bridge Chiropractic. “I want to make them fall in love with what they’re doing,” Walsh said of her goal for the class.

Get on up: Fitness class geared toward kids 8 to 15

Richelle Endres, 10, of La Center, from left, squats during a Fit Kids class with instructor Kelsey Walsh and Aeryn Knowles, 11, of Vancouver, , at Salmon Creek Bridge Chiropractic. “I want to make them fall in love with what they’re doing,” Walsh said of her goal for the class.

January 21, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Health

With so much fun technology available, it can be hard to get your kids off the couch. Read story

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Public health emergency declared over Clark County measles outbreak

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January 18, 2019, 6:15pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County declared a public health emergency Friday over a growing measles outbreak following news that a person contagious with measles attended a recent Portland Trail Blazers game. Read story

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Clark County Public Health confirms 14 measles cases, three suspected

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January 16, 2019, 3:57pm Clark County Health Free

A measles outbreak has grown in Clark County to 14 confirmed cases and the potential exposure of thousands of people to the highly contagious virus, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

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Clark County Public Health investigating more measles cases

A measles vaccine (Associated Press files)

January 15, 2019, 12:40pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is investigating two more confirmed measles cases, along with 11 suspected cases. Read story

Meaghann Ande, the new executive director of the Pink Lemonade Project, has about a decade of experience working with nonprofits. She most recently worked for Share in Vancouver.

Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade freshens up

Meaghann Ande, the new executive director of the Pink Lemonade Project, has about a decade of experience working with nonprofits. She most recently worked for Share in Vancouver.

January 14, 2019, 6:02am Breast Cancer

Pink Lemonade Project has a new look. Read story

Laura Yoccabel-Dibble, left, and Haylie Huffman, of the Heathman Lodge, explore the new Vancouver Clinic, which has books and board games on shelves. The clinic will provide opportunities for socializing.

New Vancouver Clinic the ‘Cheers’ of health care

Laura Yoccabel-Dibble, left, and Haylie Huffman, of the Heathman Lodge, explore the new Vancouver Clinic, which has books and board games on shelves. The clinic will provide opportunities for socializing.

January 13, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Health

This is not your parents’ clinic. Read story

Free hand sanitizers are given out during the Kick The Flu event for hospital employees at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in October 2018.

Clark County close to active flu season

Free hand sanitizers are given out during the Kick The Flu event for hospital employees at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in October 2018.

January 9, 2019, 8:50pm Clark County Health

Clark County’s director of public health, Dr. Alan Melnick, can’t tell you a whole lot yet about this flu season. Read story

Duane Harper of Vancouver shares a moment with therapy dog Willow, a 2-year-old golden retriever, at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Petting animals can lower blood pressure.

Legacy Salmon Creek uses therapy dogs to cheer up patients, families

Duane Harper of Vancouver shares a moment with therapy dog Willow, a 2-year-old golden retriever, at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Petting animals can lower blood pressure.

January 7, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Health

After sniffing each other’s backsides in the elevator, they enter a hallway at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, ready to help hospital patients. Read story