Hundreds of people were exposed to measles after a child with the virus was seen at a Northern California hospital, officials said. (Elaine Thompson / Associated Press)Fueling concern this year is a cluster of measles cases reported last month in an elementary school in Florida. In response, more than 900 residents of the shelter were vaccinated against measles over the weekend, local health officials said. AdvertisementA day before the first Chicago case was publicly identified, officials reported another measles case — the first in the city since 2019. The recommended measles vaccination schedule is a first dose at 12 to 15 months of age and a second at 4 to 6 years.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 13, 2024 06:16 UTC