AI6YR Ben2d ago

LA County Public Health: June 24, 2026
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County - Public Advised to Take Preventive Steps and Ensure Measles Protection

"...The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles County. People may have been exposed to measles at the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and at least one other location in Los Angeles County. Potential exposure dates and times are listed below. This is the seventh case of measles reported by Public Health in 2026.

This traveler arrived on Southwest Airlines Flight 4245 at Gate A4 on June 17, 2026...."

http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm?prid=5366

#BUR #KBUR #aviation #measles #publichealth #LosAngelesCounty

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Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago
Aha, this one from Phoenix. Curious if there will be a measles alert in Arizona, too. (not always) #measles
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

H/T to the public health folks in LA County who didn't just cookie cutter "blame international travelers" wording in this one.

"...As measles outbreaks continue to occur both in the United States and internationally, Public Health urges everyone in LA County to ensure they are fully protected from measles before traveling and take recommended precautions.

The most effective way to protect yourself and your family is with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Children 12 months and older are considered fully protected against measles after receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine. Infants who are older than 6 months and are traveling internationally or to domestic areas with ongoing measles outbreaks can get an early dose...."

#measles #publichealth

Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

Maricopa County (AZ) Public Health

Maricopa County Reports 16th Measles Case of 2026, with Public Exposure

"...Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed one new measles case in a Maricopa County resident.

The total number of confirmed measles cases in Maricopa County this year has now reached 16, just under halfway through the year. This is significantly higher than the annual average of one case per year for the last 30 years. The continued spread of measles highlights the ongoing risk of local transmission during this outbreak, and the importance of vaccination and early symptom recognition...."

Public Exposure Site: "Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 4 Wednesday, June 17 6:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m"

https://www.maricopa.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/3726

#PHX #measles #publichealth #aviation #KPHX

Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

Oooh, wow, the LAST release about measles in Maricopa County was a doozy. It's like a TOUR DE MEASLES

Locations:

Arizona Athletic Grounds
Pecan Lake Entertainment
Club Dance Recital
Hobby Lobby
Walgreens
In-N-Out Burger
Star Dance Competition
Chick-fil-A
Chili's Grill & Bar
Boba CuCue Bubble Tea House
Target
V's Barbershop
Fry's Food Store
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

https://www.maricopa.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/3675

#measles #arizona #publichealth

Show threadAmy Maybe2d ago
@ai6yr oh jesus
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago
@APBBlue I mean, you almost couldn't come up with a longer list of places to spread measles to that would trigger more measles.
Show threadAmy Maybe2d ago
@ai6yr Lots of unvaccinated people in some of those places (Hobby Lobby, Bigot Chicken)
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago
@APBBlue bigot chicken 😆 (agree)
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago
@APBBlue Also, only right wingers go to Hobby Lobby 🤢
Show threadAmy Maybe
@ai6yr We regrettably live three blocks from the Museum of the Bible, where the freaks who own Hobby Lobby display all the artifacts they've stolen from around the world.
Jun 25 at 1:00amWeb
Show threadAmy Maybe2d ago
@ai6yr Well, technically bought stolen artifacts. BUT STILL.
Show threadRachel Rawlings2d ago

@APBBlue @ai6yr I live near a church that has monthly outdoor revivals, but the worst thing about them is that they keep putting people on stage who can't sing.

Those are very good days to go grocery shopping and run errands.

Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago
@APBBlue Gah, my sympathies. I live in the same town as a church whose "guest speakers" have all been MAGA political figures, antivaxxers... horrible to have them here.