MEASLES ALERT IN ORANGE COUNTY 🏥
Orange County health officials have confirmed the second measles case of 2026. The patient is an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
⚠️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• The infected person visited popular tourist areas while contagious
• Measles is highly contagious — spreads through air when an infected person coughs or sneezes
• The virus can remain in the air for up to 2 hours
• Symptoms appear 7-14 days after exposure
🔍 SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR
• High fever (up to 104°F)
• Cough, runny nose, red eyes
• Rash that starts on the face and spreads
• Small white spots inside the mouth
🛡️ HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
• Make sure you and your family are vaccinated (MMR vaccine)
• Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective
• If you visited Disneyland recently and feel symptoms, contact your doctor
• Do NOT go to the ER without calling first
📞 OC Health Care Agency: (714) 834-8180
Sources: OC Register, CBS Los Angeles
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