The first measles case in the area was verified by San Diego County public health officials on Friday in a teenager who had just traveled abroad.
Four confirmed measles cases in the area last year were linked to foreign travel. Nineteen instances have been documented in California as of August 4. There are 1,359 confirmed cases in the United States as of August 6.
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Due to their lack of vaccination, the adolescent who tested positive for the disease may have exposed others at:
- Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Urgent Care, 10710 North Torrey Pines Road, on Aug. 6, from 8:53 p.m. to Aug. 7, at 12:26 a.m.
- Rady Children’s Emergency Department, 3020 Children’s Way, 1st floor, on Aug. 6, from 11:01 p.m. to Aug. 7, at 05:21 a.m.
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Scripps and Rady are collaborating with the county epidemiology team to track vaccination status and identify patients and employees who might have been exposed to the disease.
According to county deputy public health officer Dr. Ankita Kadakia, “Measles is a very contagious disease that can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or being in the same room with an infected person.” “Anyone who was at any of the specific locations and at the dates and times listed above should watch for symptoms and call their health care provider if they show any signs of the disease.”
People with symptoms are advised to call their doctor’s office ahead of time rather than going in person as a precaution.
Usually, measles appears 7–21 days following exposure. Fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes are some of the early symptoms. One to four days following the onset of early symptoms, a characteristic red rash typically develops. Four days prior to and four days following the rash’s onset, a person is deemed contagious. Usually, the rash starts on the head and face before spreading to the hands and feet. From head to feet, it fades in the same sequence as it started.
“The best way to prevent measles is by getting the measles vaccine,” Kadakia stated. Since measles outbreaks are happening in a number of nations, it is crucial that all foreign visitors have the vaccination. When traveling, infants aged 6 to 12 months should receive a single dose, and those older than 12 months should receive two doses spaced at least four weeks apart.
The county claims that individuals aged 20 and above and children under the age of five are more likely to experience measles problems. Pneumonia, ear infections, and diarrhea are examples of complications. Serious problems can result in death, and adults and younger children are more at risk.
The measles has no known cure. Fever management, hydration, and bed rest are advised. Individuals who have troubles can require treatment for their particular issues.
The World Health Organization proclaimed measles eradicated in the United States in 2000 as a result of successful vaccination campaigns. The MMR vaccine, which also guards against mumps and rubella, is administered to children who are on a regular immunization schedule.
One of the most contagious infectious diseases is measles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. A person exposed to a measles carrier has a 95% risk of contracting the disease if they are not vaccinated.
Visit the Immunization Branch of the county’s Health and Human Services Agency online or by phone at 866-358-2966 for additional information about measles and/or other diseases that can be prevented by vaccination.
