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Measles case reported in south Orange County
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New Santa Ana
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in a young adult who recently travelled internationally.
Clinicians should immediately report any suspected measles cases to the OC Health Care Agency for guidance and testing coordination.
About measles immunization:Over 800 million doses of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine have been administered worldwide.
Public health agencies around the world, including the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO), continue to monitor vaccine safety closely.
###ABOUT THE OC HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a regional interdisciplinary health jurisdiction and an accredited health department, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through partnership and coordination of public and private sector resources.