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Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood
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Key Points:
- A person infected with measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood on July 26, potentially exposing others to the virus, prompting an investigation by Los Angeles County health officials.
- Visitors present at the park between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on that day are urged to verify their measles immunity and monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure.
- Measles spreads easily through the air and can cause serious complications; unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown immunization status are at higher risk.
- Over 2,300 measles cases have been reported in 2026, the highest since 1991, with the majority affecting children and teenagers, and 93% of cases occurring in unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status individuals.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for effective protection, and Universal Studios is cooperating with health authorities to address the situation.
