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Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood
ABC7 Los Angeles • • health
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 theme 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 vaccination status are at higher risk.
- Over 2,300 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. this year, the highest since 1991, with most cases occurring in unvaccinated children and teenagers.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for effective protection, with two doses being 97% effective against measles.
