"Unvaccinated, pregnant or immunocompromised could be particularly at risk of developing measles, health officials said. The ill individual, who is vaccinated, is now isolating at home. Fortunately, our region has strong community immunity, because of our very high rates of vaccination or from childhood exposure decades ago."
"Two shots of MMR or MMRV vaccine are the best protection against measles and can stop a measles outbreak in its tracks. Measles cases are surging throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,136 measles cases have been confirmed around the country as of Feb. 26."
"Symptoms include fever, coughing, red eyes, a runny nose and the disease's signature red rash. Those who have been symptom free for more than 21 days after being exposed are no longer at risk for developing measles. California is seeing its largest measles outbreak in five years."
A Santa Clara County resident with measles visited a Panda Express in Burlingame on February 23 and 24, potentially exposing visitors between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The individual, who is vaccinated and recently traveled internationally, is now isolating at home. Unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised people face particular risk. Measles cases are surging nationally, with 1,136 confirmed cases as of February 26 and 2,281 cases reported in 2025. California is experiencing its largest outbreak in five years. Symptoms include fever, coughing, red eyes, runny nose, and a characteristic red rash. Two MMR or MMRV vaccine doses provide optimal protection. This marks the second confirmed measles case in San Mateo County this year.
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