Measles Alert: Infected Traveler Passed Through LAX to Fresno
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Health officials have confirmed a measles case involving a passenger on United Airlines flight 5591 from Los Angeles to Fresno on May 19. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases emphasizes the seriousness and high contagion level of measles, urging unvaccinated passengers to take precautions. Vaccinated individuals are generally safe, but those exposed should avoid public places for 21 days. The CDC reports nearly 150 measles cases in the U.S. this year, despite the availability of an effective vaccine.
- Passenger on United flight to Fresno had measles, officials confirm KFSN-TV
- Infectious person with measles traveled through LAX, health officials warn KABC-TV
- Measles Alert: Traveler with measles passed through LAX, plane travels to Fresno KMPH Fox 26
- Person with measles had a connecting flight at LAX, health department says KTLA Los Angeles
- Measles identified in traveler who passed through LAX NBC Los Angeles
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