California reports eight measles cases this year

Northern California has reported three new cases of measles, bringing the total in California for 2025 to eight. This increase includes two cases in Tuolumne County and one in Fresno County. The Tuolumne County cases involve an adult and a minor who live together and recently traveled abroad. Their vaccination status is not confirmed. Public health officials have warned unimmunized individuals who were at Summerville Union High School on March 10-11 or at Adventist Health hospital in Sonora on March 15-16 to monitor for symptoms. The case in Fresno County involves an adult man. This case is linked to another confirmed case from March 7. The earlier patient traveled internationally before attending a religious event in Madera County. The health agency advises anyone who was at a WinCo grocery store in Clovis on March 13 to take a survey online. Public health officials are urging residents in the Bay Area to get vaccinated if they have not done so. They emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially for those who are older or near outbreaks. Additionally, the CDC has reported measles cases in 13 other states this year.