No cases of measles in Yakima County so far in the outbreak that started in California earlier this month. But Sheryl Depietro with the Yakima County Health District says they're reaching out to health care providers urging them to watch for cases of the disease. She says they're telling local doctors "Now is the time to check with their patients and ask them about their travel history" So far 95 cases have been reported in 8 states and in Mexico. Measles has been spreading since an outbreak linked to southern California's Disney parks last month. Most of those infected were not vaccinated. Officials have urged people to get the measles shot. The US experienced a record number of measles cases last year, with 644 infections from 27 states despite being largely eliminated in 2000.

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