California Issues Measles Exposure Warning Across Six Counties
California Issues Measles Exposure Warning Across Six Counties
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Key Points
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People who were exposed and are not immunized should contact a health care provider within seven days to discuss vaccination or immune globulin; those exposed seven to 21 days ago should stay home and limit interactions for three weeks.
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Measles spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks, underscoring that exposure may have occurred in transit vehicles as well as at stations.
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The traveler’s itinerary began with an Amtrak trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, arrived in California on Sept. 10, and included a train from Emeryville to Denver on Monday morning after the California leg.
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Pennsylvania has reported 731 measles cases across 38 counties this year, with at least four deaths, and has sought emergency assistance from the CDC as the outbreak continues.
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California had recorded 59 measles cases as of Monday, according to the state-related report, providing a specific measure of the outbreak activity referenced by officials.
California health officials are warning of measles exposure across six counties after an unvaccinated passenger hospitalized with the disease traveled through Los Angeles, Kern, San Joaquin, Butte, Sacramento and Alameda between September 10 and 12. KSBW reported that the traveler arrived from Chicago and used Amtrak trains and Thruway buses to move through Bakersfield, Stockton, Oroville, Sacramento and Emeryville before heading to Denver. The California Department of Public Health is working with local agencies and the CDC to identify and notify potentially exposed people.
Measles spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks, meaning exposure may have occurred inside transit vehicles and at stations. Your Central Valley noted that health officials are urging residents to verify they received both recommended MMR vaccine doses and to consult a health care provider if they traveled the route or show symptoms.
What Symptoms to Watch For
Measles starts with fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A rash typically appears three to seven days later and spreads across the body. The disease can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling, permanent hearing loss or death — especially in young children and people with weak immune systems.
How to Respond If You Were Exposed
People who were exposed and are not immunized should contact a health care provider within seven days to discuss vaccination or immune globulin treatment. KSBW reported that those exposed seven to 21 days ago should stay home and limit contact with others for three weeks to prevent spreading the disease.
Measles Outbreak Spreading Across the United States
This California warning comes as measles cases surge nationwide. Pennsylvania has reported 731 measles cases across 38 counties this year, with at least four deaths. The state has asked the CDC for emergency help as the outbreak worsens. California itself recorded 59 measles cases as of Monday, showing how quickly the disease spreads in communities with low vaccination rates.
Why Vaccination Rates Matter
Measles disappeared from the United States decades ago thanks to high vaccination rates. But when vaccination numbers drop, the virus returns quickly. Health officials stress that two doses of the MMR vaccine provide strong protection. People unsure of their vaccination status should contact their doctor to check records or get vaccinated now, before potential exposure.
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