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Were you at Burbank Airport on June 17? LA County is warning of measles exposure
A traveler who had measles flew on Southwest Airlines through Burbank Airport on the morning of June 17. L.A. County health officials are warning people at the location of possible exposure to the highly contagious virus.
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L.A. County health officials Wednesday confirmed another measles case this year — a traveler who passed through Hollywood Burbank Airport on the morning of June 17.
They're warning people who may have come in contact with the person of possible exposure to the highly contagious virus.
What you should know: Public health officials say the infected traveler arrived on Southwest Airlines Flight 4245 Gate A4 on June 17 at the Hollywood Burbank Airport. Anyone who was at that gate between 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. may have been exposed.
Officials also noted that people who were at the Thrifty Rental Car Service on June 17 from 9:20 to 10:20 a.m. and on June 18 from 10:25 to 11:25 a.m. may have been exposed. That's located at 2627 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank.
What if I was on the flight? Public health officials say passengers sitting next to the traveler will be notified by local health departments and should monitor for symptoms. Keep in mind those symptoms could appear up to three weeks after you were exposed.
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Symptoms to look out for: Common symptoms include runny nose, fever cough, or a rash. It's also important if you develop these symptoms, don't just walk into a health care center without calling ahead first.
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For people exposed on June 17, the last day to monitor for symptoms is July 8. For those exposed on June 18, the last day to monitor for symptoms is July 19.
How can I protect myself?: It's important to check if you are vaccinated against the measles. As health officials noted in the news release reporting the latest case: "The most effective way to protect yourself and your family is with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine."
Why measles is so dangerous
Some context on the measles via our partner newsroom CalMatters:
- Measles is the most contagious vaccine-preventable viral infection in the world, and California is fighting multiple outbreaks.
- In a room where one person is infected, nine out of 10 unvaccinated people will also contract the disease.
- The viral particles also linger in the air long after the contagious person leaves, risking exposure to those who enter the room up to two hours later.
Corrected July 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM PDT
The L.A. County Department of Public Health initially said this was the seventh confirmed case reported this year but later corrected it was not the seventh case because it was outside of their jurisdiction.
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