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Public health officials confirm another measles case from LAX passenger traveling to LA County
People standing in line at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.
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L.A. County has confirmed another case of measles in a traveler passing through LAX and at least one other public place July 3, public health officials announced Wednesday. They’re urging people to take precautions against the highly contagious virus.
What you should know: According to the L.A. County Department of Public Health, the infected traveler arrived on British Airways Flight 281 at Gate 155 in the Tom Bradley International Terminal B on July 3. People who were at the gate between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. may have been exposed.
Potential exposure extended to an LAX Hertz Car Rental Shuttle the same day, as well as a healthcare facility. Anyone at the shuttle from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. may be at risk of getting measles. Public health officials did not share dates, times or other details from the affected healthcare facility.
What if I was on the flight? Passengers who were sitting near the traveler will be notified by their local health departments. The CDC and local departments regularly work together for these kinds of exposures on international flights, according to L.A. County officials.
What if I was exposed elsewhere? People who were at the rental shuttle during that time period could be at risk of developing measles. The healthcare facility is directly reaching out to patients and staff, and the Department of Public Health said it's looking into any other potential exposure locations in L.A. County.
What to watch out for: Symptoms including a fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash can show up a week to three weeks after exposure. Public health officials emphasized that if you start to show these symptoms, don't just walk into a healthcare center without calling ahead first.
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The last day to monitor for symptoms from the airport terminal and rental shuttle is July 24.
How to help protect yourself: The best way to protect yourself and your family is with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine — so double-check your medical records. You can find more measles information from L.A. County here.
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