Measles-infected Universal Studios visitor spent whole day at the park
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Set us as preferred Public health officials are investigating after a person spent 11 hours at Universal Studios Hollywood while infected with the measles, possibly exposing other parkgoers.On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department warned that people who visited the attraction on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m.could have been exposed to the contagious viral respiratory disease.
“With summer travel underway, the risk of exposure to infectious diseases may increase,” said Muntu Davis, county public health officer.“We urge everyone to confirm their immunity and get the MMR vaccine if needed, especially before traveling and attending crowded events.” California The U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 93% of confirmed measles cases are associated with outbreaks.There have been 34 new outbreaks reported so far this year.The measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.
Public health officials say the virus can remain in the air and on surfaces for many hours, even after an infected person has left.An infected person can spread the disease up to four days before a measles rash appears and up to four days after the rash appears, according to the county department.
People become infected by breathing in the contaminated air or touching the infected surface and then touching their eyes, noses or mouths.County officials said people who were at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 26 might be at risk of developing measles from seven to 21 days after being exposed.“These individuals should confirm their protection against measles,” the department said in a news release.
“Those who have had measles in the past or received the recommended measles vaccine are likely protected but should still monitor for symptoms.”Common sympt...