California - 2025 Measles

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LA, OC health officials warn of measles case confirmed in infant traveler
The infected patient is described as an infant who traveled to LAX to return home to Orange County.
By Karla Rendon • Published February 25, 2025 • Updated on February 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Public health officials in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are warning the public of a confirmed measles case that’s been detected in both regions.

The person sickened with the disease is described as an infant who traveled to Los Angeles International Airport to return home to Orange County, according to public health agencies representing both counties. The affected traveler arrived at LAX on Feb. 19 on Korean Air flight KAL11/KE11.

Anyone who was at Terminal B of the airport that day from 1 to 4 p.m. may be at risk of contracting the disease due to exposure from the patient. Passengers who were exposed on the flight will be notified by public health officials...

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Source: https://abc7.com/post/first-measles-...-say/16008684/

Measles case confirmed in LA County resident who visited many local businesses, traveled through LAX
ByABC7.com Staff and Marc Cota-Robles KABC logo
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:19PM


LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A case of measles has been confirmed in a Los Angeles County resident who recently traveled through the Los Angeles International airport, the county's Department of Public Health announced in a statement Tuesday.

It is the first confirmed case of measles in a LA County resident in 2025, according to the department.

Passengers assigned to specific seats that may have been exposed on China Airlines flight CAL8/ CI8 that arrived in Los Angeles on March 5 will be notified by local departments of health in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control.

Additionally, individuals who were at the following locations on the specified dates and times may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure to this individual:

Wednesday, March 5 between 7 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.: Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B) at the Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport


Friday, March 7, between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Cloud 9 Nail Salon, 5142 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601


Monday, March 10 between 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Superior Grocery Store, 10683 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731


The Fresno County Department of Public Health also confirmed a measles case on Tuesday.

Last month, Orange county also confirmed a case of measles in an infant who traveled through LAX.

The LA County health department says the local cases "highlights the importance of vaccinations."...

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Source: https://abc30.com/post/health-offici...unty/16051705/

Health officials confirm 2nd case of measles in Fresno County
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 3:09PM

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Health officials have confirmed a second case of measles in Fresno County.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health says an unvaccinated adult from Fresno County was confirmed to have measles and is linked to the recent confirmed measles case.

Officials say the person visited a WinCo Foods in Clovis on Ashlan Avenue near Peach between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm on March 13...

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Tuolumne County Public Health confirms 2 cases of measles
Guy McCarthy Mar 20, 2025 Updated 3 hrs ago

The Tuolumne County Public Health Department has confirmed two Tuolumne County residents, one adult and one person under age 18, have tested positive for measles in cases first reported by the agency on Tuesday.

The two individuals who have tested positive for measles live in the same household and had recently traveled internationally, county Public Health said in a statement distributed Wednesday night.

“Vaccination status for both cases is unconfirmed at this time,” county Public Health said.

Public Health is working to identify and contact those who may have been exposed to measles through the two individuals who have tested positive.

Potential risk of exposure to measles from the two positive measles cases occurred March 10 and March 11 at Summerville High School and at Adventist Health Sonora’s Emergency Department late March 15 and early March 16, county Public Health staff said earlier this week. Summerville High School has coordinated closely with Public Health.,,

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Source: https://thebusinessjournal.com/secon...cases-reported

Second Fresno County measles cases reported
published on March 20, 2025 - 4:17 PM
Written by Ben Hensley

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) announced Wednesday that it has confirmed a second case of measles linked to the recent case reported earlier this month.

Despite the risk to the general public remaining low, the department is working closely with health care providers and state agencies to identify the source of exposures and implement preventative measures.

The second case has been linked to an individual who visited the Clovis WinCo Foods, located at 396 W. Ashlan Ave. on Thursday, March 13. The individual visited the store between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Individuals who visited the location are urged to click this link to complete a measles exposure survey. Information collected will be used to assist the department in assessing exposure and health status.

The cases are the first in Fresno County since 2023, when two individuals who had traveled outside the country tested positive for the virus...

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Riverside County Reports First Measles Case Since 2018, Warns of International Travel Risk
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Riverside County health officials have confirmed the first case of measles in the area since 2018. The individual, an adult residing in eastern Riverside County, has a recent history of international travel and is currently recovering at home. The case is notable as it is the ninth confirmed measles case in California this year, with others reported in counties such as Fresno, Los Angeles, and Orange.Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS - PH) stated that the adult’s measles vaccination status could not be verified at this time. International travel remains a key factor in the spread of the disease, with health experts advising travelers to ensure their vaccinations are up to date at least two weeks before departure...

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Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/s...ned-from-texas

Measles confirmed in L.A. County resident who recently returned from Texas
By Rong-Gong Lin IIStaff Writer
April 25, 2025 6:15 PM PT

Measles has been confirmed in a Los Angeles County resident who recently returned from Texas, a state that is in the midst of an outbreak of the highly infectious disease, health officials said Friday...

...This is the third measles case reported by the L.A. County Department of Public Health so far this year. In March, a county resident who had recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport on a China Airlines flight from Taipei, Taiwan, tested positive. And in February, a case was reported in a non-L.A. County resident who arrived on a Korean Air flight from Seoul...

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Sacramento County Confirms Measles Case Amid National Surge

Published on June 16, 2025
Media Releases and Advisories

For Immediate Release
June 16, 2025

Sacramento County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child who recently returned from international travel. This is one of 14 confirmed measles cases in California in 2025.

The individual developed symptoms after returning to the United States and received care at Mercy San Juan Medical Center on June 10. The patient is currently recovering at home. SCPH identified international travel as the likely source of exposure.

No additional cases have been identified but lab testing recently detected measles in wastewater samples collected from the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant between May 20–24 and again June 2–3. This case has not been directly linked to the recent detections, but SCPH uses wastewater surveillance to alert local providers to possible measles activity, supporting early diagnosis and increasing community awareness.

Measles is extremely contagious, spreading through the air and via contaminated surfaces. Contact tracing conducted by Sacramento County Public Health indicates that the individual visited a healthcare facility while infectious and may have exposed patients, visitors, and healthcare providers at the following location:

Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Emergency Department, 6501 Coyle Avenue in Carmichael.

• June 10, between 5:11 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

Mercy San Juan Medical Center has identified patients and staff who may have been exposed and is coordinating with Sacramento County Public Health to notify those individuals. The hospital implemented appropriate infection control measures once measles was suspected and alerted public health officials. Anyone who was at the above location during the date and time listed may be at risk of developing measles and should contact Sacramento County Public Health’s Communicable Disease Program at (916) 875‑5881. A trained public health team is available to assess individual risk and determine whether preventive steps, including MMR vaccination, are recommended.

This individual does not pose a risk of measles to the general public outside of those present at the facility during the specified date and time.

"This case shows how easily measles can re-enter our community through international travel," said Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County Public Health Officer. "Verifying your vaccination status is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you. When more people are vaccinated, we all benefit from a healthier, more protected community."

Measles can be safely prevented with a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) or a measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine (MMRV). They are administered in two doses (typically given at one year and four to six years old) and are highly effective. Two doses are 97% effective in preventing measles, and one dose is 93% effective.

Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air and on surfaces. People can contract measles just by being in the same room with someone who is infectious. Early symptoms typically appear 8 to 12 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash that spreads from the face down the body. Measles can cause serious complications, especially in infants, young children and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Anyone experiencing symptoms of measles should stay home, avoid contact with others, and call their healthcare provider before visiting a medical facility. Early reporting and isolation help prevent further spread.

The United States has reported over 1,000 measles cases so far in 2025 – up from 285 in all of 2024. Most cases involved unvaccinated individuals. Public health officials have linked the majority of this year’s cases to domestic transmission, especially in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Of the 13 prior cases confirmed in California, 10 involved international travel. Learn more about measles on the CDC Measles website or the CDPH Measles website.

SCPH encourages residents to review their vaccination records. Adults born after 1957 who lack documentation of MMR vaccination or prior measles infection should speak with a healthcare provider. Some adults may need a second dose. Individuals vaccinated between 1963 and 1967 may require revaccination. Children should receive the MMR vaccine at 12–15 months and again between ages 4 and 6. Infants as young as 6 months can receive an early dose before international travel. For more information regarding vaccinations, please visit www.sacvax.com.

Nearly all health insurance plans are required to cover the cost of MMR and MMRV vaccines. Insured persons should check with their healthcare provider or a local pharmacy to see what vaccines are offered. Uninsured or underinsured children and adults can access free or low-cost vaccines at clinics enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) programs. For information about clinics that offer free or low-cost immunizations for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured, call 2-1-1.

Anyone experiencing symptoms of measles should stay home, avoid contact with others, and call their healthcare provider before visiting a medical facility. Early reporting and isolation help prevent further spread.

https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/sacramento-county-confirms-measles-case-amid-national-surge.html#gsc.tab=0

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California teen with measles may have infected patients at 2 hospitals
By Jacob Shelton,
1 hours ago

San Diego, California – San Diego County public health officials confirmed Friday the region’s first measles case of the year, involving an unvaccinated teenager who recently returned from international travel. The case has prompted an urgent effort to track potential exposures at two local medical facilities.

According to the county, the teen may have exposed others while visiting Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Urgent Care in La Jolla from 8:53 p.m. on Aug. 6 to 12:26 a.m. on Aug. 7, and Rady Children’s Emergency Department from 11:01 p.m. on Aug. 6 to 5:21 a.m. on Aug. 7. Epidemiologists are working with both facilities to identify patients and staff who may have been in contact with the individual and to verify vaccination records...

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County Confirms First Measles Case of 2025

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• By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson

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County public health officials have confirmed the first case of measles in the region this year in a teenage resident who had recently traveled overseas. 

In 2024, four measles cases were confirmed in San Diego County and all were associated with international travel. As of August 4, 2025, 19 confirmed measles cases have been reported in California.  As of August 6, there are 1,359 confirmed cases in the U.S.

The unimmunized teenager may have exposed others at the following times and locations: 

• Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Urgent Care located at 10710 North Torrey Pines Rd. in La Jolla, on August 6, from 08:53 p.m. to August 7, at 12:26 a.m. 

• Rady Children’s Emergency Department located at 3020 Children’s Way, 1st Floor in San Diego, on August 6, from 11:01 p.m. to August 7, at 05:21 a.m. 

County epidemiologists are working with Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Urgent Care and Rady Children’s Hospital to identify potentially exposed patients and staff and do follow up on their vaccination status. They will also evaluate their potential for developing measles. 

“Measles is a very contagious disease that can be spread easily by coughing, sneezing or being in the same room with an infected person,” said Ankita Kadakia, M.D., County deputy public health officer. “Anyone who was at any of the specific locations and at the dates and times listed above should watch for symptoms and call their health care provider if they show any signs of the disease.” 

People with symptoms are asked to call their doctor’s office in advance, rather than visit an office directly, so that infection control measures may be taken to prevent exposure to others. 

Measles develops seven to 21 days after exposure. Early symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A distinctive red rash usually appears one to four days after early symptoms start.  

A person is considered contagious four days before and four days after the rash appears. The rash typically begins on the face and head, then proceeds downward and outward to the hands and feet. It fades in the same order it began, from head to feet. 

“The best way to prevent measles is by getting the measles vaccine,” said Dr. Kadakia. “With measles outbreaks occurring in several countries, it is very important that all international travelers get vaccinated. Infants between 6 and 12 months of age who travel should get one dose, and travelers over 12 months of age should get two doses at least four weeks apart.” 

Complications from measles are more common in children younger than 5 years old and adults 20 years and older. Complications can include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. Death can occur from severe complications and the risk is higher among younger children and adults. There is no treatment for measles. Bed rest, fluids, and fever control are recommended. People with complications may need treatment for their specific problems. 

For more information about measles, other vaccine-preventable diseases and the shots that protect against them, visit HHSA Immunization Branch online or by phone at (866) 358-2966. 

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Los Angeles Health Officials Trace Measles Exposure Risk to LAX International Traveler
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By Juliette Kessler
Published on August 10, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is actively investigating a confirmed case of measles, tracing back to an international traveler who made their way through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while infectious. The department confirmed the traveler was on China Airlines Flight 008, which arrived at Tom Bradley International Terminal on August 2nd. In a bid to track potential exposure sites within Los Angeles County, the department, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is working to identify and contact individuals who may have encountered the traveler, particularly those who were at Terminal B between 9:30 p.m. August 2 and 12:35 a.m. August 3.

According to a report by The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, passengers seated in close proximity to the infected individual on the flight will be directly informed of their exposure risk by their respective local health departments...