Measles Outbreak 2019: California Health Officials Warn Disneyland Visitors Could Have Been Exposed

California health officials have issued a warning that Disneyland visitors may have been exposed to measles if they were at the park Oct. 16.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a press release Tuesday, warning visitors to Disneyland about the possible measles exposure between 9:15 a.m. and 8:35 p.m.

It’s the latest scare in a 2019 that has seen a record number of measles cases across the globe, largely due to anti-vaccination movements.

The health department also warned customers at a Starbucks between 7:50 a.m. and 10 a.m. that day could have also been exposed. Officials are encouraging people to review their immunization histories and ccontact their doctors if they begin showing symptoms.

“For those who are not protected, measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that initially causes fever, cough, red, watery eyes, and, finally, a rash,” Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis said.

“Public Health urges residents, especially those who travel internationally and those who have not been fully protected against measles, to get the measles immunization in order to better protect their individual health and to prevent the spread of measles to others,” the press release stated.

This is the 19th confirmed case of measles to hit Los Angeles County residents in 2019. All cases have been linked to people not immunized at all or whose immunization had warn off. The health department also warned against traveling to prevent more exposures.