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Measles case confirmed after Qatar Airways passenger arrives in Los Angeles

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Measles case confirmed after Qatar Airways passenger arrives in Los Angeles
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Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a case of measles linked to a passenger who traveled on Qatar Airways flight QR739 from Doha to Los Angeles on November 27. The passenger arrived at Terminal B, Gate 155, and is believed to have been infectious while passing through the airport.

Travelers who were present in Terminal B between 12:30 and 18:00 on that day are considered at higher risk of contracting measles. The Centre for Disease Control will notify passengers seated near the infected individual on the flight. Those unvaccinated are particularly vulnerable within seven to 21 days following exposure.

The Los Angeles County Health Authority has issued guidelines for those potentially exposed. Individuals should review their vaccination records, consult healthcare providers if unvaccinated or at risk, and monitor for symptoms such as fever or rash within three weeks of exposure. Pregnant women, infants, and those with weakened immune systems should seek medical advice regardless of vaccination status.

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The United States has reported 280 measles cases this year, double last year's total. Forty percent required hospitalization, predominantly among unimmunized individuals.

Qatar Airways encourages travelers to hold travel insurance and avoid flying if unwell but does not provide specific guidance for traveling with measles. However, they advise online check-in, carrying only checked baggage, wearing face masks, maintaining social distance where possible, and informing airline staff if feeling unwell during travel.

This incident marks the third case of an infectious passenger arriving in Los Angeles this year from international flights by different airlines. Concerns remain about disease spread within airport terminals due to less effective air filtration compared to aircraft systems.

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