"They are recommending all unvaccinated individuals ages one year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them. The MMR vaccine is safe and effective, providing lifelong immunity after two doses, the county statement noted. "MMR vaccines are our best defense against the measles virus and its complications," Christine Wu, Napa County's public health officer, said. "Simply being in the same room with someone who has measles can result in infection for people who are not immune.""
"For the first time since 2012, a case of measles has been confirmed in Napa County. An unvaccinated child fell ill after visiting South Carolina, where a large measles outbreak is currently reported, the county's health and human services agency confirmed Wednesday. REALTED: Measles case confirmed in Contra Costa County At this time, there is no public health threat to the general population, the county said in a statement."
For the first time since 2012, a measles case was confirmed in Napa County in an unvaccinated child who became ill after visiting South Carolina, where a large outbreak is reported. Officials state there is no current public health threat to the general population and are working with the California Department of Public Health to notify potentially exposed individuals and verify MMR vaccination status. The county recommends all unvaccinated people aged one year and older receive measles vaccination. The MMR vaccine provides safe, effective, lifelong immunity after two doses. Measles is highly contagious, can remain airborne or on surfaces for up to two hours, causes fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a spreading rash; in 2025 the United States recorded more than 2,000 cases and three deaths, with over 90% of cases occurring in unvaccinated individuals.
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