Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Universal Studios

If you visited Universal Studios Hollywood recently, you may have been exposed to measles.

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According to KTLA, Los Angeles County health officials are warning anyone who visited the park late last month that they could have been exposed to measles after someone with the infectious disease visited the park.

According to health officials, a person infected with measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood on July 26th from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. If you were in the park at the same time, you may want to confirm whether you are vaccinated against measles. If you have not had measles in the past and have not received a vaccine for it, you are at risk of developing the disease after exposure. In that case, you should monitor yourself for symptoms, which can include runny nose, cough, fever, rash, and red and watery eyes.

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You should also contact your health care provider if you are pregnant, an infant, or immunocompromised. Also, call a health care provider immediately if you develop symptoms. You should also stay home and avoid any large gatherings. You may develop symptoms between seven and 21 days after exposure.

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Measles, which is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, is a serious respiratory disease caused by an airborne virus. A whopping nine out of 10 unvaccinated people who come into contact with an infected person are likely to become infected themselves. According to the CDC, the best way to prevent the disease is by receiving two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. To receive a vaccine, you should contact your health care provider.

If you’ve been exposed and have symptoms, avoid large gatherings

Measles cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in California. Earlier this year, health officials reported a potential measles exposure at Disneyland, too.

We’ll keep an eye out for more theme park news, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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