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Mass measles outbreak threatens Central Valley after farmworkers left Arizona
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- About 150 agricultural workers who recently left Arizona are being monitored for measles in Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties in California due to a major outbreak in their area of origin.
- No cases of measles have been reported among the workers so far, but health departments are closely watching for signs of the disease as more workers arrive.
- The California Department of Public Health and local agencies are prepared to implement public health measures if necessary, though the current risk to the general population is considered low.
- Health officials advise anyone experiencing measles symptoms such as cough, runny nose, rash, fever, or red eyes to contact their medical provider promptly.
- The two-dose measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective, providing 97% protection, and is recommended by health authorities.
