Measles exposure was reported at Los Angeles International Airport, Disneyland from an international traveler
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Health officials warn the public Possible exposure to measles after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort.
The traveler arrived on January 26 on Viva Aerobus Flight 518 at Tom Bradley International Terminal B, Gate 201A, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH).
The department stated that individuals who were in Building B between 10:45 p.m. on January 26 and 1 a.m. on January 27 may have It was revealed.
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After arriving, this person traveled to Orange County. The Orange County Health Care Agency shared the following exposure periods for January 28.
- Subterranean Kitchen (Disneyland Hotel) between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m
- Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure from 12:30 pm until park close

Goofy’s kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel was a potential measles exposure site. (Photo by Aaron B./Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
A subsequent exposure was identified on Jan. 30 at a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Woodland Hills, according to LADPH.
“People who were in these locations during these times may be at risk Development of measles “Seven to 21 days after exposure,” the Orange County Health Care Agency said in a statement.
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Health officials advise anyone who visited these locations during the designated windows to check their immunization status and monitor symptoms for 21 days after exposure.
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The Los Angeles and Orange County Departments of Public Health will continue to track potential exposure sites and notify high-risk individuals.
People should contact Health care provider Experts recommend calling the phone before visiting the clinic if symptoms appear to prevent further spread.

The infected passenger was an international traveler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). (Kina Bettencourt/AFP via Getty Images)
Fox News Digital has reached out to county officials for a statement.
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Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. If one person is infected, up to 90% of people nearby who have no immunity will also become infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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“Measles doesn’t just affect people who travel internationally — everyone is at risk if they are not protected,” said Dr. Anissa Davis, deputy health officer for Long Beach County, California. “The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to do so Get vaccinated before exposure occurs.”

Visitors to Disneyland on the dates and times listed should exercise caution and limit contact with others, according to experts. (Getty Images)
Symptoms of measles usually include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a A characteristic skin rash Which starts on the face and spreads downward, according to the CDC. An infected person is contagious for four days before and four days after the rash appears.
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As of January 30, it was there 588 confirmed cases of measles in the United States so far in 2026, the agency said. This follows a significant spike in 2025, which saw 2,267 cases – the highest annual number in more than three decades.



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