Measles Exposure Reported at LAX and Orange County Hospital

Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Los Angeles International Airport and a children's hospital in Orange County following two confirmed cases.

• A measles-infected passenger arrived at LAX on November 27 via Qatar Airways Flight 739, potentially exposing travelers in Terminal B between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• An infant returning from international travel with measles visited the Children's Hospital of Orange County emergency room three times between November 30 and December 3.
• Health officials are working to notify individuals who may have been exposed, particularly those at higher risk, such as infants, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
• The U.S. has seen a significant rise in measles cases in 2024, with 280 reported so far compared to 59 in 2023, largely affecting unvaccinated individuals.
• Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air and on surfaces, and can cause severe complications, especially in young children, including pneumonia and brain swelling.

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