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Two detainees at a family immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas, have contracted measles, prompting concern among health experts that the virus could spread
The hospital's failure to isolate patients in a timely manner "placed everyone in the hospital at immediate risk for serious infectious disease exposure and development."
You'll have to watch for symptoms through February, health officials said. What if you're already been vaccinated?
Feb 3 (Reuters) - South Carolina reported 876 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 29 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
Orange County confirmed a measles case from an international traveler who visited Disney California Adventure Park. L.A. County confirmed its third case in a resident who went to a Sherman Oaks restaurant.
Los Angeles County has confirmed three measles cases within one week, all linked to recent international travel. Potential exposure sites include Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a Dunkin' Donuts and a restaurant in Sherman Oaks. An international traveler with measles also visited Disneyland Resort in neighboring Orange County.
Vaccination levels among kindergartners are currently below herd immunity.
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
Orange County officials warn of measles exposure after a child who visited Disneyland tested positive. Visitors urged to check the exposure window.