Measles Alert in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know

Los Angeles County has recorded its seventh measles case this year.
The illness originated from a traveler who landed at Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 17 after flying from Phoenix. The person was contagious while inside the county.

Potential Exposure Zones

• Gate A4 (8:45 a.m.–9:45 a.m., June 17)
  Passengers who were at Gate A4 during this window may have caught the virus.

• Burbank Car‑Rental Office
• June 17, 9:20 a.m.–10:20 a.m.
• June 18, 10:25 a.m.–11:25 a.m.
  The same traveler may have exposed others here.

Health officials are coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reach out to passengers who sat nearby.

What to Watch For

• Incubation Period: 21 days
  The final day to watch for signs is July 2. If no symptoms appear after this period, the individual is no longer considered at risk.

• Symptoms:
• High fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes
• Rash that starts on the face and spreads (appears 3–5 days after other symptoms)

If any of these signs appear, call a doctor before visiting a clinic and mention the possible exposure.

Vaccination Protection

Vaccinated individuals are strongly protected, whereas those without immunization face higher risk.

2026 U.S. Measles Data

• Total cases: 2,104
• Hospitalizations: ~6 % of cases
• Most affected: Unvaccinated or unsure of vaccination status

Travel Advisory

Travelers heading to Mexico should exercise caution, as the country reports over 18,440 measles cases this year.