CDPH reports unvaccinated measles passenger traveled through Alameda County

The California Department of Public Health reported that an unvaccinated passenger with measles traveled through Alameda County.

What CDPH reported

The public health department identified the traveler as unvaccinated and said the passenger had measles. The department also identified Alameda County as part of the passenger’s travel route.

Measles is a public health concern because the illness can spread from person to person. The CDPH report connects the reported case to travel through Alameda County, but the details available here do not identify a specific location, date or number of people who may have encountered the passenger.

What residents should know

People who believe they may have been in the same place as the passenger should look for additional instructions from public health officials. The California Department of Public Health is the state agency identified in the report.

The report does not identify the passenger by name. It also does not provide a public schedule, specific facility or other travel details in the information published here.

Follow-up

Any additional notice from CDPH or Alameda County public health officials would be the place to look for further details about the travel route, possible exposure locations or steps for people who may have been affected.