California warns of measles exposure in six counties from unvaccinated train passenger
Summary
California health officials warned that an unvaccinated person with measles traveled through six counties on Amtrak trains and buses, possibly exposing others. The US is experiencing a large measles outbreak, with vaccine refusal being a major cause, and states like Pennsylvania have reported many cases and deaths.Key Facts
- An unvaccinated person with measles traveled through six California counties on Amtrak and thruway buses.
- Counties affected include Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Joaquin.
- The traveler entered California on September 10 in Los Angeles and moved through Bakersfield, Stockton, Oroville, Sacramento, and Emeryville before leaving for Denver.
- People on the same trains, buses, or in stations during those times may have been exposed to measles.
- The US is seeing its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, mostly due to vaccine hesitancy.
- Pennsylvania has confirmed 731 measles cases this year with at least four deaths.
- Pennsylvania is seeking emergency help from the CDC for the outbreak response.
- The CDC recently changed how measles deaths are counted, now using data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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