"A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, prompting renewed calls from health officials for residents to ensure they are protected against the highly contagious virus. The infected individual flew from Singapore to Los Angeles International Airport on Feb. 9 aboard Singapore Airlines Flight 38. The plane landed at about 7 p.m. following a 14-hour journey, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health."
""As measles cases increase, it is important that residents take steps to make sure they are fully protected," L.A. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement. "The [measles-mumps-rubella] vaccine is the safest and most reliable way to prevent measles and protect yourself, your family, and your community." The health department did not respond to questions from The Times regarding the sex or age of the infected individual, who was described in a statement as "a resident who recently traveled internationally.""
"After arriving at and leaving the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the individual visited restaurants and convenience stores throughout Whittier and Montebello. The individual ate at a Burger King in Montebello, 1212 West Beverly Blvd., on Feb. 10 between 5:30 and 7 p.m. The next day, the person dined at Taqueria El Atacor, 11156 1/2 Whittier Blvd. in Whittier, between 3 and 5 p.m. The final two stops in Montebello were at Domino's Pizza, 803 West Whittier Blvd., between 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 12."
The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed a fourth measles case tied to international travel. The infected individual arrived from Singapore at Los Angeles International Airport on Feb. 9 on Singapore Airlines Flight 38 and landed about 7 p.m. The traveler visited the Tom Bradley International Terminal and later went to restaurants and convenience stores in Whittier and Montebello. Known exposure locations include a Burger King in Montebello on Feb. 10, Taqueria El Atacor in Whittier on Feb. 11, and Domino's Pizza in Montebello on Feb. 12. Health officials emphasized that the MMR vaccine is the safest and most reliable protection. The health department described the person as a resident who recently traveled internationally and did not disclose sex or age.
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