San Diego County confirms second measles case in 2024.An issue has occurred warning that exposure may have occurred in multiple locations

San Diego (Fox 5/KUSI) — San Diego County health officials have reported the second case of measles in an international traveler so far this year, saying exposure to the measles may have occurred in multiple locations in the past few weeks. is issuing a warning.

The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced Sunday that a 47-year-old San Diego County resident who recently traveled abroad was infected with measles and is currently hospitalized.

Previously, First case of 2024 In February, an infection was reported in an unvaccinated infant who also had a history of international travel. The agency says the incidents are not related.

There is no cure for measles. Doctors recommend bed rest, hydration, and fever management to relieve symptoms.

In early March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued be health advisory In response to an increase in measles cases in the United States and abroad.

San Diego County issued a warning that people may have been infected in several locations in Encinitas and Carlsbad between March 22 and March 30.

Staff from the County Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch's Immunization Division said they are working with Scripps Encinitas Hospital and Scripps Coastal Medical Center to identify and follow up with patients and staff.

The County Public Health Department is also working with multiple locations, and potentially other locations, to identify and follow up with potentially infected personnel.

March 22, 2024

naked cafe

• 288 N El Camino Real, Suite C
• Encinitas, CA 92024
• From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ralph's market

• 125 N. El Camino Real
• Encinitas, CA 92024
• 10:30am – 1:30pm

March 23, 2024

Leo Mullen Sports Park

• 951 Via Cantebria
• Encinitas, CA 92024
• From 1pm to 4pm

March 24, 2024

trader joe's

• 115 N El Camino Real
• Encinitas, CA 92024
• From 11am to 1:30pm

Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses

• 1821 S Camino Real
• Encinitas, CA 92024
• From 6pm to 9pm

March 25, 2024

tin leaf fresh kitchen

• 6985 El Camino Real #108
• Carlsbad, CA 92009
• From 1pm to 4pm

ralph's market

• 125 N El Camino Real
• Encinitas, CA 92024
• From 2pm to 5pm

March 28, 2024

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas

• 477 N El Camino Real
• CA92024
• From 8:45am to 11:30am

March 29-30, 2024

Scripps Encinitas Hospital Emergency Department

• 354 Santa Fe Drive
• Encinitas, CA 92024
• From 4:10 pm on March 29, 2024 to 1:30 am on March 30, 2024

Public Health said it will work with people in these locations to determine their likelihood of developing measles.

“Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be spread easily by coughing, sneezing or by being in the same room as an infected person,” said Dr. Ankita Kadakia, deputy district public health officer. . “Anyone who was at any of the specific locations and dates and times listed above should be aware of symptoms and contact their health care provider if they exhibit any signs of illness.”

If you think you have symptoms, do not go directly to your doctor's office. To prevent the spread of infection, please call us first.

Health officials say measles develops 7 to 21 days after exposure. Early symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes. A red rash usually appears 1 to 4 days after the initial symptoms appear.

Doctors determine that a person is contagious 4 days before and 4 days after the rash appears.

“The best way to prevent measles is to get the measles vaccine,” Kadakia says. “With measles outbreaks in multiple countries, it is very important that all international travelers get vaccinated. Infants aged 6 to 12 months who travel should receive one dose. Travelers over 12 months of age must receive two doses at least four weeks apart.”

Complications from measles are more common in younger children and include diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. Severe complications can lead to death. Young children and adults are most at risk.

For more information about measles, other vaccine-preventable diseases, and immunizations to prevent them, call the HHSA Immunization Division at 866-358-2966 or visit the following website: www.sdiz.org.