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LA County Health Officials Warn Public Of Possible Exposure To Measles. We Have The Locations
When an unvaccinated person is exposed to measles, public health guidance if for them to get vaccinated within three days.
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Los Angeles County health officials have learned of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled to a number of locations across the L.A. area between March 30 and April 1.
Measles cases have been on the rise in the U.S., causing concern for public health officials across the nation because of how contagious it can be. How contagious? A cough from someone infected by measles in a room can sicken 90% of unvaccinated people present.
Health officials are asking anyone at the following locations to check whether they've have been vaccinated against measles. Those who have not been immunized, or have not developed natural immunity because of previous exposure, may be at risk of developing measles within 21 days from the exposure date.
Saturday, March 30
- Sheraton Gateway Hotel Gym — 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles (5:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.)
- Denny’s — 5535 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles (time not yet determined)
Locations at Universal Studios
- Buca Di Beppo (about noon)
- Cletus Chicken Shack in Universal Studies (about 4 p.m.)
- Lard Lad Doughnuts and EC Food Truck (time not yet determined)
Also
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream — 445 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills (time not yet determined)
- Sheraton Gateway Hotel — 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles
Sunday, March 31
- Sheraton Gateway Hotel Gym — 6101 W. Century Blvd. (5:30 a.m. -8 a.m.)
- Jack in the Box — 1127 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood (about 11:00 a.m.)
At the Santa Monica Pier
- Pier Gear — 380 Santa Monica Pier #1 (time not yet determined)
Also
- El Torito Mexican Restaurant — 13715 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey (6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Sheraton Gateway Hotel — 6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Monday, April 1
- Sheraton Gateway Hotel — 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles
- Denny’s – 5535 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles (time not yet determined)
If you think you were exposed
Health officials also urge those with potential exposure to:
- Contact and notify their health care provider as soon as possible if they are pregnant, an infant, have a weakened immune system and/or are no immunized, regardless of vaccination history.
- Monitor themselves for illness with fever and/or an unexplained rash from 7 days to 21 days after their exposure
- Stay at home, and avoid school, work and any large gatherings if symptoms develop.
- Call a healthcare provider immediately if symptoms develop. Do not enter a health care facility before letting them know
Common symptoms for measles
- High fever (higher than 101° F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red and watery eyes
- Tiny white spots that may appear inside the mouth a couple days after symptoms begin.
- Rash 3 to 5 days after other signs of illness.
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