The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a county resident who recently traveled internationally.
Health officials said the individual visited multiple public locations on May 28 while potentially infectious. Those who were at the following sites during the listed timeframes may have been exposed:
- Costco, 18659 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s, 19037 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Walmart, 25450 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“Measles is a serious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air and on surfaces, particularly among people who are not already protected from it,” Dr. Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County Health Officer, said in a statement. “The best way to protect yourself and your family is with the highly effective measles vaccine.”
Symptoms of measles include:
- High fever (may spike to more than 104°)
- Cough
- Runny nose (coryza)
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
Symptoms usually appear within 7 to 14 days.
Officials also urge residents to confirm their measles immunity status as the summer travel season begins, particularly in light of ongoing outbreaks across the U.S. and abroad.
The last measles case in a Los Angeles County resident was reported in May.
Public Health encourages residents to get vaccinated through their health care provider or at participating low-cost clinics. For more information on measles and available resources, visit ph.lacounty.gov/measles or call 2-1-1.
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