Los Angeles health officials urge the population to verify the measles immunization state after confirming the case related to the traveler outside the province that passed through Lax during its ferry earlier this month.
Public Health said that the traveler visited many public sites while he was infectious, including:
- July 5, 2025: Lenient. The details of the trip remain in the investigation.
- July 5, 7:30 pm – July 7, 1 pm: Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W. Century Blvd.
The individuals who were on these sites during those times may be at risk of developing measles between 7 and 21 days after exposure. Health officials determine and notify individuals who are likely to assess their risks and prevent further proliferation.
Measles symptoms It includes:
- High fever (it has risen to more than 104 degrees)
- cough
- Corrieh (Corrisa)
- Water red eyes (conjunctivitis)
The officials emphasized that those who were exposed to, but they remain free of symptoms after July 26 (exposure to the airport) or July 28 (to the hotel) did not return.
Local health officials also ask the public:
- Review the immunization and medical records to determine whether it is protected from measles, especially before international travel or local travel in areas with measles outbreaks.
- If they are pregnant, or have an infant, or they have weak immunity, or are not destroyed, they must contact and notify the health care provider as soon as possible about possible exposure, regardless of the date of vaccination.
- If symptoms develop, stay at home and avoid schools, work and large gatherings. Call the health care provider immediately.
The last measles case occurred in the Los Angeles province, which participated in June.
The case comes at a time when the United States sees an increase in measles infections, as 1319 cases have been reported across the country as of July 22, and it is mainly focused on Texas, New Mexico, Kondas and Akloumaoma. The majority of the injured were not vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination. Twelve percent need hospital, and three deaths were reported.