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UC Davis Medical Center will become Northern California's first NSPS Level 2 hospital capable of treating highly contagious diseases like Ebola, thanks to $1.2 million funding from the California Department of Public Health, enhancing its capacity for infectious disease care and safety protocols.
An unvaccinated child with measles may have exposed up to 300 people at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, sparking concerns of a potential outbreak. Measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus, was declared eliminated in the US in 2000 but has seen recent outbreaks in various states. The increase in anti-vaccine sentiment has contributed to a rise in vaccine exemptions for children, despite the CDC's recommendation of a 95% vaccination rate. Health officials emphasize that vaccination is the best protection against measles, and urge individuals to follow public health guidelines to prevent outbreaks.
About 300 people at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, are being contacted after a child with measles was treated there, potentially exposing them to the highly contagious virus. The child had returned from international travel and was evaluated at the hospital's emergency department. Measles, a highly contagious disease, can lead to complications and turn deadly. Public health experts are concerned about the increasing number of measles cases this year, attributing it to falling vaccination rates and increased travel. Experts recommend children get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine in two doses to prevent infection.
About 300 people at a California hospital may have been exposed to measles after a child with the illness was treated at UC Davis Health’s emergency department. The hospital is contacting those who may have been exposed, and public health officials are advising unvaccinated individuals to monitor themselves for symptoms. Measles cases have been on the rise in the US due to falling vaccination rates and increased travel, with experts emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
About 300 people at a California hospital may have been exposed to measles after a child, who had returned from international travel, was treated for the illness at UC Davis Health’s emergency department. The hospital is contacting those who may have been exposed, and public health officials are advising unvaccinated individuals to review their immunization records and monitor themselves for illness. The increase in measles cases is attributed to falling vaccination rates and increased travel, highlighting the importance of vaccination in preventing outbreaks.
A child from El Dorado County has been confirmed to have contracted measles after a trip abroad, potentially exposing hundreds of people at a Sacramento hospital. UC Davis Medical Center is contacting those who may have been exposed, estimated to be around 300 individuals, and health officials are urging the public to ensure they are vaccinated, especially with summer travel approaching. Measles symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash, and the disease is highly contagious, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent serious illness and complications.
Around 300 people at UC Davis Medical Center are being contacted after possible exposure to measles when a child with the disease visited the Emergency Department. Sacramento County officials advise unvaccinated individuals or those unsure of their vaccination status to contact their health provider, especially if they are pregnant, infants, have weakened immune systems, or are not immunized. Measles, a highly contagious disease, can cause serious health complications, and although it is considered eliminated in the U.S., unvaccinated travelers can bring it into the country.
Hundreds of people may have been exposed to measles at UC Davis Medical Center after a child with a confirmed case of measles visited the facility earlier this month. Around 300 individuals are believed to have been exposed, and health officials are working to contact and provide further instructions to those who were in the Emergency Department at that time. Measles can be especially serious for young children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals, but the illness can be prevented with vaccination.
A man was shot in south Sacramento on Tuesday and drove himself to UC Davis Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. The shooting is under investigation.