It was confirmed that a traveler outside the country who passed through the Los Angeles International Airport this month and stayed at a local hotel that had measles, announced health officials on Thursday.
The officials of the Department of Public Health of the County are investigating two places in Los Angeles that the man visited while he is infectious, according to a press release. Public spaces where others may have been exposed to infection are Lax and Hilton Los Angeles airport, in 5711 W. Century Blvd.
The person landed on July 5 in Lax; The exact time and flight information were still being investigated, according to the department. The infected individual was in the Hilton from 7:30 pm July 5 until he reviewed at 1 PM of July 7.
The department urged people who were in these places these days to monitor potential symptoms for at least three weeks. Symptoms include high fever, cough or red and aqueous eyes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are also urged to confirm their MMR vaccination status (measles, paper and rubella). Those who have not been immunized have a higher risk of infection.
As the Times reported last month, the United States is in the middle of its largest outbreak of measles in decades, and California already reports more cases of the disease than in the last year.
As the buds increase within the United States and internationally, according to the statement, summer trips can increase exposure and transmission levels.
“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can remain in the air and on surfaces, which facilitates spread, particularly among people who are not yet protected from it,” said Dr. Muntu Davis, a health officer of the Los Angeles County. “A person can spread the disease to others before having symptoms, and can take seven to 21 days for symptoms to appear after exposure.”
The department encouraged all residents to review their immunization records, communicate with their medical care provider on potential exposure, especially if they are pregnant or have a weakened immune system, and avoid great meetings if symptoms arise.
Davis said, however, that the most effective preventive measure against measles is immunization. “The best way to protect yourself and your infection family is with highly effective measles vaccine,” he said.
