The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in a county resident and an additional non-resident measles case that traveled throughout Southern California.

As of Sunday, there were eight measles cases among LA County residents in 2019, and six non-resident measles cases that traveled through the county.

Of the eight measles cases among residents, three are not linked to any of the others, and two of these cases are linked to international travel.

The majority of the cases were unvaccinated.

Public Health officials urge residents, especially those who travel internationally and those who have not been fully protected against measles, to get the measles immunization in order to better protect their individual health and to prevent the spread of measles to others.

Persons who may have been on-site at any of the below locations at the times indicated may be at risk of developing measles for up to 21 days after being exposed.

The following locations have been currently identified as potential measles exposures:

* 4/30/2019, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Terminal 2, 7:45 PM-11:45 PM
* 5/1/2019, LAX, Terminal 2, 7:10 AM to 9:30 AM
* 4/30/2019 and 5/1/2019, LAX Employee Shuttle, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM on 4-30 and 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on 5-1
* 4/27/2019 and 4/28/2019, Farmer’s Daughter Hotel, 115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, all day on 4-27 through 10:00 AM on 4-28
* 4/27/2019, Peet’s Coffee (3rd & Fairfax), 175 S Fairfax Ave Unit D, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
* 4/27/2019, Fratelli’s Café, 7200 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
* 4/27/2019, TART Restaurant (located in Farmer’s Daughter Hotel), 115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
* 4/27/2019, The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 2:00 PM-5:30 PM
* 4/27/2019, J.Crew and Barnes and Noble (located at The Grove), 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
* 4/27/2019, Los Angeles Farmer’s Market, 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
* 4/27/2019, Paper Source (3rd & Fairfax, Los Angeles), 175 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
* 4/27/2019, Whole Foods (Fairfax), 6350 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
* 4/27/2019, La Brea Tarpits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM

There is no known current risk related to measles that exists at any of these venues at this time.

There are additional exposure sites in the city of Long Beach and Orange County. More information on the exposures in those jurisdictions can be found on the following websites:

“It is very important if you or someone you know has symptoms of measles or has been exposed to measles to contact your healthcare provider by phone right away before going in,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer.

“We will likely see additional measles cases in Los Angeles County, so if you are not already immune to measles, the best way to protect yourself and to prevent the spread of measles is to get the measles immunization, with two doses of measles immunization being about 97% effective at preventing measles,” Davis said.

Individuals who have been free of symptoms for more than 21 days after exposure are no longer at risk.

About Measles
Measles is considered among the most contagious viruses in the world. About 90% of people who have never been immunized against measles become ill 7-21 days after exposure. Infected people can infect those around them before they have symptoms and know they are infected. Common symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (red eyes) and a rash which usually appears 10 to 21 days after the exposure. The measles virus can be transmitted from one person to another up to 4 days before the onset of rash.

Individuals should contact their healthcare provider by phone before going in if they develop measles symptoms, so measures can be taken to prevent possible spread to others in the provider’s waiting room. They should also tell their doctor or another healthcare provider if they traveled internationally or had international visitors in the last 21 days or had exposure to another person with measles.

LA County Public Health investigates all cases in the county and identifies potential contacts to try to prevent additional spread of measles. Public Health continues to monitor for measles cases and identify others who may have come in contact with persons with measles.

Public Health communicates with health care providers, health plans, local governments, schools, and elected officials to provide updates on the measles outbreak and actions they can take to help prevent the spread of measles and support the countywide response.

Measles immunizations are available at healthcare providers, local pharmacy or health clinic. Public Health clinics offer no or low-cost immunizations for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. To find a nearby Public Health clinic, call 2-1-1 or visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/phcenters.htm.

For more information about measles, visit public health.lacounty.gov/media/measles or call 2-1-1.

The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of more than 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,100 employees and has an annual budget of $1 billion.

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