The symptoms range from ordinary to grim: fever over 101 degrees, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes and, then, the clincher — a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
With thousands of people potentially exposed to measles earlier this month at Disneyland, Los Angeles International Airport and several other locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties, health officials are urging those who may be vulnerable to watch for those symptoms of the potentially deadly disease.
“However, there are certain other signs such as conjunctivitis and Koplik spots that are more specific to measles, so if a person has a rash and a high fever, they should seek medical evaluation and their provider can do further tests to assess whether this is measles,” Gunzenhauser said in a statement.of thousands of people to the measles virus carried by a New Zealand teenager who visited Southern California from August 11 to 15 while sick with the disease.
Among other symptoms, measles can cause ear infections and diarrhea and more serious illnesses such as pneumonia, encephalitis , and even death. Vaccination will not prevent illness following exposure, but all people should review their vaccination histories to ensure against future exposure, the advisories said.posted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said.offer no or low-cost immunizations for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.News of the potential exposure comes as the country grapples with its worst measles outbreak in decades. As of Aug.
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