An outside traveler who crossed Los Angeles International Airport this month and stayed in a local hotel was confirmed as measles, health officials announced on Thursday.
Public Health County officials investigate two sites in Los Angeles that man visited while being contagious, according to a press release. Public spaces where others may have been exposed to infection are lax and Hilton Los Angeles Airport, at 5711 W. Century BLVD.
The person landed on July 5 in Lax; The exact time and the information on the flight was still inquiry, according to the ministry. The infected individual was at Hilton from 7:30 p.m. on July 5 until checking at 1 p.m. on July 7.
People who were in these places these days are urged by the ministry to monitor potential symptoms for at least three weeks. Symptoms include high fever, cough or red and aqueous eyes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are also invited to confirm their mmr vaccination status (measles, mumps and rubella). Those who have not been immune are more at risk of infection.
As the Times reported it last month, the United States is in the middle of its The largest measles epidemic for decadesCalifornia already reporting more cases of illness than last year.
While epidemics are increasing in the United States and internationally, according to the press release, summer trips can increase exposure and transmission levels.
“Measles is a very contagious respiratory disease that can linger in the air and surfaces, which makes it easy to spread, especially in people who are not already protected,” said Dr. Muntu Davis, Health of Health of the County of Los Angeles. “A person can spread the disease to others before having symptoms, and he can take seven to 21 days for symptoms to appear after exposure.”
The ministry has encouraged all residents to examine their vaccination files, to contact their health care provider about potential exposure – especially if they are pregnant or have a weakened immune system – and avoid large rallies if symptoms occur.
Davis, however, said that the most effective preventive measure against measles is immunization. “The best way to protect yourself and your family from infection is the very effective measles vaccine,” he said.
