Second measles case confirmed at Disneyland

Officials urged caution after discovering a second case of measles involving a person who visited Disneyland.

The individual visited the Disneyland Park on January 22 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Disney California Adventure Park from 3 p.m. to closing, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency

Officials urged people who visited the park during that time to check their immunity because they might be at risk of developing measles seven to 21 days after exposure. 

Authorities are working closely with theme park management to identify any employees who may have been exposed.

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Officials are asking those who might have been exposed to take the following steps:

• Check your immunity status: People who are not fully immunized against measles or are unsure of their immunity status, should contact a health care provider about receiving the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
• If exposure occurred less than 7 days ago: Talk to your health care provider about vaccination or immune globulin for prevention. 
• If exposure occurred more than 7 days ago: Non-immune individuals should stay home and limit interactions with others for 21 days following exposure.

Earlier this week, officials confirmed another measles case involving an international traveler who arrived in Los Angeles and visited both Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure Park and at a restaurant at a Disney hotel in Anaheim on Wednesday, the California Post reported.

Authorities warned of exposure at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park from 12:30 p.m. until closing.

Symptoms can range from fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that typically begins on the face before spreading to the rest of the body. If symptoms appear, contact your healthcare provider immediately.