Major measles outbreak linked to Disneyland infects 78

A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland has ballooned to 78 cases, prompting public health officials to urge those who are not vaccinated to avoid the amusement park and other places where large numbers congregate, such as airports and malls

Of the 78 cases announced Friday, 58 have been linked to a December exposure at Disney parks in Southern California, according to the California Department of Public Health. At least five are Disney employees.

"It is safe to visit these places, including the Disneyland Resort, if you are vaccinated," said Dr. Gil Chavez, state epidemiologist and deputy director of the Center for Infectious Diseases at the California Department of Public Health. "Therefore, CDPH recommends that anyone not already immunized against measles gets immunized at this time." Read more...

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