As of March 27, there were twenty-one confirmed measles
cases in Orange County, the most reported by any county in California. Orange County typically sees zero to one case
of the measles a year. In fact, there
were only three (3) cases in total during the five years preceding this
outbreak (2009-2013).
Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe
disease, but is one that can be prevented by vaccination. Health officials expect that the measles
outbreak will continue to spread, and remind people that the best way to
prevent the measles is by getting vaccinated.
For further information, please clink here to see the press release from the
County of Orange – Health Care Agency.