Solis Issues Statement Following Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Health Confirmation of Measles Case in Los Angeles County

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El Monte, CA (March 12th, 2025) – Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the confirmation of a measles case in Los Angeles County and potential exposure for individuals who were at the following locations on the specified dates and times:

  • Wednesday, March 5 between 7 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.: Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B) at the Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport
  • Friday, March 7, between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Cloud 9 Nail Salon, 5142 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
  • Monday, March 10 between 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Superior Grocery Store, 10683 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731

Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and Supervisor for the First District, Hilda Solis, issued the following statement:

“We must remember that measles is a preventable disease. The measles outbreaks happening in the United States, including this most recent case in the County, highlights the importance of getting the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Given that measles spreads easily through the air, and on surfaces, an individual infected with measles can pass it on unknowingly before feeling sick or having symptoms. Our young children, pregnant individuals, individuals with weakened immune systems, and older adults are at higher risk for complications, and I encourage everyone to get vaccinated. The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. We must all do our part to protect the well-being of our communities.” 

According to the Los Angeles County of Department of Public Health, people who were in the locations above around the aforementioned times should:

  • Review their immunization and medical records to determine if they are protected against measles. People who have not had measles infection or received the measles immunization previously may not be protected from the measles virus and should talk with a health care provider about receiving measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization.
  • Contact and notify their health care provider as soon as possible about a potential exposure if they are pregnant, an infant, have a weakened immune system and/or are unimmunized regardless of vaccination history.
  • Monitor themselves for illness with fever and/or an unexplained rash from 7 days to 21 days after their exposure (the time period when symptoms may develop).
  • If symptoms develop, stay at home, and avoid school, work and any gatherings. Call a healthcare provider immediately. Do not enter a health care facility before calling them and making them aware of your measles exposure and symptoms. Public Health can assist health care providers in appropriately diagnosing and managing your care.

For more information on measles, visit ph.lacounty.gov/measles.