California Monitors 150 Arizona Farmworkers for Measles Exposure Across 3 Counties
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 2
California Monitors 150 Arizona Farmworkers for Measles Exposure Across 3 Counties
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 2
Summary
About 150 agricultural workers who recently arrived from Arizona are being monitored for measles in Fresno, Madera and Merced counties, with no cases reported so far.
Health officials said the workers came from an Arizona area experiencing a major measles outbreak, prompting joint monitoring by the three counties, the California Department of Public Health and Arizona health authorities.
More workers are expected to arrive in the coming days, and agencies said they are prepared to impose any needed public-health measures if symptoms emerge.
Fresno County said the risk to the general population remains low, while urging anyone with cough, fever, rash, runny nose or red eyes to contact a medical provider.
Officials said the two-dose MMR vaccine provides 97% protection against measles and directed residents to state health resources for more information.