With measles cases surging globally, health officials tell us what LA County is doing right

With measles cases surging globally, health officials tell us what LA County is doing right
Measles are surging internationally. In L.A. County, there were no cases in 2023 and one case in 2024. Officials say this is all due to the vaccine.
Measles are surging internationally. In L.A. County, there were no cases in 2023 and one case in 2024. Officials say this is all due to the vaccine.
Measles are surging internationally. In L.A. County, there were no cases in 2023 and one case in 2024. Officials say this is all due to the vaccine.
Measles are surging internationally. In L.A. County, there were no cases in 2023 and one case in 2024. Officials say this is all due to the vaccine.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The last time Southern California experienced a huge measles scare was an outbreak that started at Disneyland in December 2014. It spread to seven states, Mexico and Canada.
Now international health experts are concerned about an international surge.
Last year, there were 10.3 million cases of measles globally — an increase of 20% from the previous year, according to a newly released report from the World Health Organization.
Nearly 107,500 people died from measles worldwide in 2023 and children under the age of 5 were hit the hardest, the report found.
When it comes to the threat here at home, Los Angeles County health officials are watching the skies. LAX is a hub for international travel and a potential threat for measles.