Health officials have issued a warning about potential measles exposure at Los Angeles International Airport and Disneyland following an international traveler’s visit.
Health officials are alerting the public to a potential risk of measles exposure after an international traveler visited several busy locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort.
The traveler arrived on January 26 aboard Viva Aerobus Flight 518, landing at Tom Bradley International Terminal B, Gate 201A. According to a statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH), individuals who were in Terminal B between 10:45 p.m. on January 26 and 1 a.m. on January 27 may have been exposed to the virus.
Following their arrival, the individual traveled to Orange County, where the Orange County Health Care Agency identified additional exposure windows on January 28. A subsequent exposure was reported on January 30 at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Woodland Hills, as noted by the LADPH.
“People who were at these locations during these times may be at risk of developing measles from seven to 21 days after exposure,” the Orange County Health Care Agency stated.
Health officials recommend that anyone who visited these locations during the specified windows check their immunization status and monitor for symptoms for 21 days following their potential exposure.
Public health departments in both Los Angeles and Orange County will continue to track potential exposure sites and notify individuals deemed to be at high risk. Experts advise that individuals contact a healthcare provider by phone before visiting a clinic if symptoms develop, in order to prevent further spread of the virus.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if one person is infected, up to 90% of nearby individuals who are not immune may also contract the disease.
“Measles doesn’t only affect people who travel internationally — everyone is at risk if they’re not protected,” said Dr. Anissa Davis, deputy county health officer for Long Beach, California. “The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get vaccinated before exposure occurs.”
Symptoms of measles typically include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash that begins on the face and spreads downward. An infected person is contagious for four days before and four days after the rash appears.
As of January 30, there have been 588 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. so far in 2026, according to the CDC. This follows a significant surge in 2025, which saw 2,267 cases — the highest annual count in more than three decades.
For more information, visit the CDC’s website or consult your local health department.
According to Fox News Digital, health officials continue to monitor the situation closely.