Forwarded by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Forwarded by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
CDC Health Advisory:
Expanding Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and Guidance for the Upcoming Travel Season
March 7, 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a Health Advisory about the Expanding Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and Guidance for the Upcoming Travel Season. As of March 7th, 2025, there have been 198 confirmed measles cases in Texas and 30 in New Mexico, with 2 deaths.
There have been no reports of confirmed measles cases in LA County residents in 2025 to date. LAC DPH issued a Health Advisory on March 3, 2025, about rising domestic measles cases, reminding providers to make sure that patients and healthcare staff are up to date on their measles vaccinations and to follow protocols for suspected cases.
Report suspected measles cases to Public Health by phone IMMEDIATELY.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
  • Weekdays 8:30 am–5:00 pm: call 213-351-7800.
  • After-hours: call 213-974-1234 and ask for the physician on call.
Long Beach Health and Human Services:
  • Weekdays 8:00 am-5:00 pm: call 562-570-4302.
  • After hours: call the duty officer at 562-500-5537.
Pasadena Public Health Department:
  • Weekdays 8:00 am-5:00 pm: call 626-744-6089.  
  • After hours: call 626-744-6043.
Read the CDC Health Advisory
You can also copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.cdc.gov/han/2025/han00522.html
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