Home / Health / Disney Measles Scare: Third Case Linked to Parks
Disney Measles Scare: Third Case Linked to Parks
9 Feb
Summary
- A third measles case is linked to Disney parks exposure.
- The infectious person visited Disneyland and California Adventure.
- Measles is highly contagious and preventable through vaccination.
A third measles case has been confirmed in Orange County, California, with connections to exposure at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. The infectious individual visited these parks on Thursday, January 22. Health officials stated that anyone present at these locations during the specified times may be at risk of developing measles between 7 to 21 days after exposure.
This situation underscores the contagious nature of measles and the importance of vaccination. While measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000, outbreaks are resurging. California has reported nine cases this year, with some cases linked to a larger outbreak in South Carolina. Nationally, the US is experiencing one of the worst measles resurgences since its elimination.
Measles is a highly contagious, preventable viral disease that can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, brain inflammation, and death. It spreads through airborne droplets. Public health authorities are advising individuals who were in the affected areas to monitor for symptoms and confirm their vaccination status.
