If you recently flew to LAX, you may have been exposed to measles

Stinging and itchy eyes. A climbing fever. The gradual appearance of a rash red rash. Travelers may have reason to be concerned if they have recently visited Los Angeles and experience any of the above symptoms.

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is investigating a new confirmed case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident and an additional non-resident who has traveled to the county. As of May 4, the department announced that a total of eight measles cases among Los Angeles County residents have been reported this year, as well as six cases of non-residents of the disease who have crossed the county.

Health officials said the people who were at LAX Terminal 2 on April 30 at 19:45. at 23:45 or on May 1 from 7:10 to 9:30 may be at risk of getting measles up to 21 days after exposure. Other people at risk are those on the LAX employee shuttle on April 30th at 7:30 pm at 9:30 pm and May 1st at 9:30 am to 11:30 am

People with the disease returned from overseas to southern California. They were not related to other recent cases, which resulted in quarantining at UCLA and California State University in Los Angeles.

"The best way to protect yourself against measles is to get vaccinated – all children and non-immune adults need to be vaccinated against measles," NBC Los Angeles, health manager at Long Beach, told AFP. "If you are not sure of your vaccination status, contact your provider to make sure you are up to date."

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of measles cases are due to international travel. The disease is spreading in the United States by infecting unvaccinated persons. On average, two out of three unvaccinated travelers are American.

Measles is most commonly transmitted by coughing and sneezing. The CDC reports that the disease is so contagious that if a person has it, 90% of his unimmunized relatives will also be infected.

"It is very important if you or someone you know have symptoms of measles or if you have been exposed to measles to immediately contact your health care provider by phone before entering the country, "said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, county health officer press release.

"We will likely see new cases of measles in Los Angeles County, so if you are not already immune to measles, the best way to protect yourself and prevent the spread of measles is from you. vaccinate against measles, about 97% of effectiveness in the prevention of measles ".

People who have not had symptoms for more than 21 days after exposure are not considered at risk. Measles immunization is available from health care providers, local pharmacies and health clinics.