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Ventura County reports first measles case in nearly a decade
['Elizabeth Chavolla']
News – NBC Los Angeles
Ventura County health officials confirmed Wednesday a case of measles linked to international travel, marking the county's first reported case since 2017.
The Ventura County Public Health Department said that it is conducting an investigation and working closely with health care providers and people who may have been exposed to help prevent further spread of the virus.
WATCH HERE WATCH HERE"Our team mobilized quickly to alert the community and try to contain the spread," Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Uldine Castel said in a statement.
"Ventura County is well-prepared to respond effectively thanks to our experienced staff and the high vaccination rates among our residents," Castel said.
Aug. 1: Walgreens, 1801 N. Rose Ave., Oxnard, from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.Aug. 2: Kaiser Permanente, 4949 Market St., Ventura, from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.For more information, residents can call Ventura County Public Health at (805) 652-7599 or visit the Ventura County Public Health website.