Public Health has removed links to the CDC website due to concerns about the accuracy of some of its content. Public Health is replacing CDC resources with links to alternative evidence- and science-based sources of information as available.
Measles investigation
A confirmed case of measles was reported to Clark County Public Health on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
The person who tested positive for measles was at two public locations in Ridgefield while contagious. People who were at the locations and who have not been vaccinated against measles or have not had measles in the past are at risk for getting sick.
Visit the measles investigation webpage for additional information.
Childhood vaccines prevent serious illnesses
Childhood vaccinations keep children healthy, prevent serious illnesses and hospitalizations, and save lives. Recent changes to federal childhood vaccination recommendations reduce the number of illnesses children are routinely vaccinated against. They also put communities at risk for lower vaccination rates and more outbreaks of serious, preventable illnesses.
The federal changes are not based on new evidence about vaccine effectiveness or safety, and they were made without the standard scientific review process. Clark County Public Health encourages parents follow childhood vaccination recommendations set by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and backed by decades of research showing vaccines are safe and effective.
The AAP recommendations provide the best protection for children and our community.
Preventing respiratory illnesses
Respiratory illness season is upon us. Getting sick from influenza, RSV or COVID-19 can mean missed days of school or work and can lead to serious illness.
The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness is to get vaccinated. An annual influenza vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for everyone 6 months and older. A vaccine that protects against RSV is also available for older adults and pregnant people, and infants can receive monoclonal antibodies for protection against RSV. Talk to your health care provider to learn more about these options.
Visit the respiratory illnesses data webpage for the latest information about COVID-19, influenza and RSV activity in Clark County.
Follow Public Health on Instagram
Clark County Public Health is now on Instagram! Follow @clarkcowa_ph for tips and helpful information about staying healthy where you live, work, and play. We’ll share simple ways to keep you and your family safe and well throughout the year.
You can also find us on Facebook, Nextdoor, X, and YouTube. Join us on your favorite platforms and stay connected with what’s happening in Clark County.
Explore community health data
In Clark County, one in four traffic deaths involve people not wearing seat belts. Two in five crashes happen when someone was driving faster than the speed limit.
This data helps us understand what causes deadly crashes and how we can work to make our community safer and healthier.
Visit the Community Data webpage to learn more about causes of child and adult deaths, health disparities, and other conditions that impact health in Clark County.
Access to Baby & Child Dentistry
Children younger than 6 who have Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) insurance qualify for the free Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.
Each year, children in the ABCD program receive two dental exams, three fluoride varnish applications, two parent-education sessions and restorative care, as needed.
Visit the ABCD program webpage to learn more.
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