Measles - it is trying to stage a comeback!

HEALTH ADVISORY from California Public Health Department – APRIL 2010


Nine #Measles Cases in State of California in 2010
Since January 2010, nine cases of measles have been reported in California, as many cases as in all of 2009. As in recent years, nearly all of the cases are known to have traveled recently to Europe or Asia or have been in contact with international travelers; some of the cases have been intentionally unvaccinated children.
Consider measles in patients of any age who have a fever AND a rash. Fever can spike as high as 105°F. Measles rashes are red, blotchy and maculopapular and typically start on the hairline and face and then spread downwards to the rest of the body.
Risks:
travel outside of North America or contact with international travelers in the prior three weeks; and
no history of prior vaccination for measles.