Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says people who were at Universal Studios Hollywood on Sunday, July 26 may have been exposed to measles. The department’s notice indicates that measles transmission is possible from an infected person while they are at a location, so visitors and staff present during that time are advised to check their vaccination status and follow public health guidance. Additional reporting describes the issue as tied to a measles-infected visitor who spent much of the day at the park, prompting the warning for attendees. Health officials emphasize that the risk depends on whether individuals were in areas where an infected person was present and whether they are immune to measles through prior vaccination or infection. The county is encouraging anyone potentially exposed to monitor symptoms and seek medical advice, particularly if they are not fully vaccinated or are in a higher-risk group. Officials also continue efforts to identify and notify those who may have been affected.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Universal Studios Hollywood
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says people who were at Universal Studios Hollywood on Sunday, July 26 may have been exposed to measles. The department’s notice indicates that measles t...
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- The notice covers people who were at the park on Sunday, July 26.
- Reporting attributes the exposure concern to a measles-infected visitor spending much of the day at the park.
- Officials encourage potentially exposed visitors to follow public health guidance, including checking vaccination status and monitoring for symptoms.
- The warning is based on possible exposure occurring during the visitor’s time at the theme park.
Public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Universal Studies Hollywood last month.
3 hours agoThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that anyone present at the theme park on Sunday, July 26, may have been exposed
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