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Universal Studios warns of measles exposure after infected guest

Visitors to Universal Studios Hollywood on July 26 may have been exposed to measles; health officials urge monitoring through Aug. 16.

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Universal Studios Hollywood warned visitors of a possible measles exposure after an infected guest visited the park on July 26. Health officials urged people who were there to monitor for symptoms through Aug. 16.

Universal Studios Hollywood issued a warning about a measles exposure risk for visitors on July 26.1 The infected guest was contagious while at the theme park, according to health officials.1 Health authorities urged people who were at the park on July 26 to monitor themselves for measles symptoms through Aug. 16.1

A report stated that a person with a contagious case of measles was at Universal Studios on July 26.2

Why it matters

  • Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.1

  • Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that typically appears 3-5 days after symptoms begin.1

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