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Measles Alert: Universal Studios Hollywood Exposure
6 Aug
Summary
- Individual with infectious measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Potential exposure occurred on July 26, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Vaccination is the best protection against highly contagious measles.
Los Angeles County health officials have issued a public health warning following a measles exposure at Universal Studios Hollywood. An individual with an infectious case of measles was present at the theme park on Sunday, July 26, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Individuals who were at the park during this timeframe are advised to monitor for symptoms of the highly contagious virus until August 16.
Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, stating that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective way to prevent measles. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are approximately 97 percent effective in preventing the disease. Those who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status are at a significantly higher risk of infection. As of July 31, 2,371 measles cases have been reported nationwide this year.
