LAX Measles Alert: Infant Traveler Sparks Public Health Warning
A measles case involving an infant who traveled through LAX Terminal B on February 19th, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., has prompted a public health warning for Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Individuals present at the terminal during that time, and potentially those on Korean Air flight KAL11/KE11, may have been exposed. Unvaccinated individuals exposed before March 11th should monitor for symptoms, which typically appear 7 to 21 days post-exposure and include fever, rash, and respiratory issues. Anyone remaining symptom-free past March 11th is no longer considered at risk.
John Q. Hosedrinker