VACCINES for measles and other diseases are vital to public health (Shutterstock).

An alert of possible exposure to measles has been issued by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The OCHCA reports that on Wednesday, Jan 28 an international traveler with a confirmed case of measles arrived at Los Angeles International Airport and visited Orange County.

That person – while still in an infectious condition – visited:
• Goofy’s Kitchen in Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, from 12:30 p.m. to closing.

The agency states that people who were at these locations during that date and time may be at risk of developing measles from seven to 21 days after being exposed

• If exposure occurred less than 7 days ago: Talk to your health care provider about vaccination or immune globulin for prevention. Immunoglobulin is recommended for certain individuals, such as infants under 12 months, pregnant people without immunity, or those with weakened immune systems.

If exposure occurred more than 7 days ago: Non-immune individuals should stay home and limit interactions with others for 21 days following exposure.

Monitor for symptoms: Watch for fever and/or an unexplained rash from 7 to 21 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, call your health care provider immediately for guidance.

If you suspect measles: Call your medical provider before visiting any health care facility to avoid exposing others.