Orange County confirms its first case of measles in 2019

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) – The Orange County Health Agency has confirmed its first case of measles in 2019.

The agency said that a woman in her twenties residing in Placentia had reported recent international travel in one of the many countries experiencing extensive measles activity.

The unidentified woman is considered contagious between April 23rd and May 1st. She is currently in solitary confinement at home.

Residents in Orange County may have been exposed to measles since the woman visited public places while they were infectious. For any questions regarding measles or potential exposure, call the HCA Health Referral Line at 1 (800) 564-8448.

You will find below the places and times of exhibition:

5 Hutton Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92707
From 23 to 25 April from 19:45 to 19:15. Daily
St. Jude Emergency Department, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835
-27 April from 7h to 9h.
AMC Theater, 1001 S. Lemon St., Fullerton, CA 92832
-25 April from 23h – 26 April at 4 am

People who were at this location at approximately the same time as the measles-affected woman should review their immunization history and monitor themselves for any illness with fever and / or unexplained rash of seven to seven months. 21 days after their exposure.