Measles cases have been confirmed in 12 states.
A person carrying measles passed through the Los Angeles International Airport on February 21, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement published on March 12.
"If you think that you or someone you know has been exposed to or has measles, contact your healthcare provider by phone right away before going in," Muntu Davis, a Los Angeles County Health Officer, said in the release."People who may have been exposed to measles and who have not been immunized, may receive measles immunization and be protected from developing the disease. Getting immunized is the best way to keep from getting and spreading measles.
The case in Los Angeles comes amid outbreaks across the country. This year, 228 cases of measles have been confirmed in 12 states as of March 7, and outbreaks -- defined as at least three cases -- have been reported in New York, Washington, Texas, Illinois and California.
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