A traveler with measles visited Los Angeles County between March 30 and April 1, causing health officials to issue exposure warnings for several local attractions, including Universal Studios and Santa Monica Pier.
The individual went to Universal Studios on March 30 and visited several rides that are not specifically mentioned in other articles. Health officials are investigating other possible exposure locations.
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the traveler also visited the Sheraton Gateway Hotel gym multiple times between March 30 and April 1, as well as Denny's restaurant (time not yet determined), Lard Lad Doughnuts and EC Food Truck in Universal Studios (times not yet determined), Cletus Chicken Shack in Universal Studios around 4 p.m., Buca Di Beppo on March 31 and April 1 around noon, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream (time not yet determined) in Beverly Hills, Jack in the Box on March 31 around 11 a.m., Santa Monica Pier's Pier Gear (time not yet determined), and El Torito Mexican Restaurant on March 31 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Health officials urge anyone who visited these locations during the specified times to confirm they have been vaccinated against measles.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to severe complications for young children and vulnerable adults, spreading through the air or direct contact even before symptoms appear. Symptoms include fever, cough, red watery eyes, and a rash.
The Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis emphasized the importance of vaccination in preventing measles transmission: “Measles is highly contagious for those who are not immune to it. Initially causing fever, cough, red watery eyes and followed by a rash, it can result in serious complications for young children and vulnerable adults.”
The exact number of potential exposures remains under investigation.
