LA County well being officers affirm 4th measles case within the area – NBC Los Angeles
An individual who traveled to Los Angeles County from overseas has been confirmed to have measles, changing into the fourth case of the illness in a county resident or customer this yr, and prompting well being officers right now to induce individuals to get vaccinated.
In accordance with the county Division of Public Well being, the newest affected person was not infectious throughout the time of journey, and there are not any public places within the county the place individuals could have been uncovered. Officers at some well being care amenities are contacting their very own sufferers and workers who could have been uncovered to the traveler.
The well being company issued an announcement warning of a rise in measles instances amongst individuals who have lately traveled internationally and domestically
“With measles outbreaks occurring each in america and internationally, a rise in instances in our county highlights how vital it’s for residents to get protected earlier than residents start making summer season journey plans,” in response to the division. “Public Well being encourages all residents to get protected by receiving the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine if they aren’t immune.”
Signs of measles can embody fever, cough, runny nostril, pink eyes and fatigue. A pink rash normally seems one to 4 days after signs start, beginning on the head after which spreading to the decrease physique. There isn’t a remedy or remedy.
Residents have been urged to assessment the immunization and medical data to find out if they’ve been vaccinated. Residents must also contact their well being care supplier as quickly as doable in the event that they suppose they have been uncovered and they’re pregnant, have a weakened immune system or will not be immunized. Anybody who develops signs was requested to remain dwelling and keep away from college, work or massive gatherings.
“An individual can unfold the sickness to others earlier than they’ve signs, and it could possibly take seven to 21 days for signs to indicate up after publicity,” County Well being Officer Dr. Muntu Davis stated in an announcement. “Measles can result in extreme illness in younger kids and susceptible adults. As L.A. County residents start to journey this summer season and with measles instances growing amongst those that have lately traveled, we remind everybody that the easiest way to guard your self and your loved ones from an infection is with the extremely efficient measles vaccine.”
