A resident in Fresno County is confirmed to be infected with measles amid a national outbreak of the highly contagious disease.
Fresno County health officials said Tuesday afternoon that this resident had potential exposures in Fresno County and Madera County.
Both health departments are working closely with health care providers and state agencies to investigate this case, identify potential exposures and implement preventive measures, according to a news release.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
“At this time, the risk to the general public remains low, as most individuals are protected through routine childhood measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination, which is highly effective in preventing infection,” according to the Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) release. “However, measles is highly contagious, and FCDPH and [Madera County Department of Public Health] urge individuals who may have been exposed to monitor for symptoms and ensure they are up to date on their MMR vaccine.”
