Two cases of measles in San Diego have been linked to the outbreak at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure Park last month, bringing the total to 16 cases in California.
“We anticipate more cases,” said Nicole Stanfield of the Orange County Health Care Agency on Friday.
State Department of Public Health officials believe a person with infectious measles was likely at one of the Anaheim theme parks and spread the disease.
All of the eight afflicted with measles in Orange County said they were at one or both of the Disney parks between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20.
“This is really a good reminder for everyone to get vaccinated,” said Deanne Thompson of the Orange County agency.
The confirmed California cases range in age from 8 months to 21 years old. Six of them were unvaccinated — two being too young, state officials said.
So far, state officials have confirmed eight cases in Orange County, one case in Alameda, one in Los Angeles, one in Pasadena, two in Riverside, one in San Bernardino and two in San Diego.
Measles generally begins with fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. Within a few days, a red rash appears, usually on the face then spreading down to the rest of the body. Measles is an infectious, airborne disease.
City News Service contributed to this report
