Health officials are sounding the alarm after a patient with confirmed measles spent several hours at Providence Immediate Care in Happy Valley earlier this week, potentially exposing everyone who passed through the clinic during that time.
According to Clackamas County, Providence Immediate Care - Happy Valley, at 16180 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 102, was an exposure site between 11:05 a.m. and 3:47 p.m. on Tuesday. County officials noted that the Oregon Health Authority has shared a full update on the situation.
What officials advise
Oregon Health Authority and Clackamas County public health officials are telling anyone who thinks they were at the clinic during the exposure window to contact a health care provider to talk through their risk and what to do next, according to the Oregon Health Authority. A provider can help determine if you are already immune based on your vaccination records, your age, or laboratory proof of a previous measles infection.
Why this matters
Measles activity in Oregon has been creeping up this year, and public health teams have been flagging public exposure locations as they investigate new cases and wastewater detections that suggest more infections may be circulating than the official tally shows, as reported by OPB. That mix of rising activity and undercount concerns turns even short visits to clinics and other shared spaces into possible transmission risks.
What to do if you were there
If you were at the clinic and are not sure you are protected, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an MMR vaccine given within 72 hours of exposure may prevent measles or make the illness milder; for people who cannot receive the vaccine, such as pregnant people, severely immunocompromised patients, or very young infants, immune globulin may be offered within six days, according to the CDC. Officials stress that you should call your health care provider first so staff can arrange safe evaluation and testing without putting others at risk in a waiting room.
Local resources
Providence’s clinic listing confirms the Happy Valley immediate care location and address, noting the clinic at 16180 SE Sunnyside Rd, Suite 102, along with its hours and contact information. If you start to develop symptoms such as fever, cough, red eyes, or a rash, stay out of waiting rooms and call your provider or local public health department for instructions on what to do next.
