RSOE EDIS: USA - Epidemic Hazard - 2010.03.25

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2010-03-25 14:37:06 - Epidemic Hazard - USA EDIS CODE: EH-20100325-25451-USA Date & Time: 2010-03-25 14:37:06 [UTC] Area: USA, State of California, Losa Angeles County, Number of Infected person(s): 1 Not confirmed information! Description: A home-schooled child is the year's first confirmed case of measles in Los Angeles County. The child wasn't vaccinated against measles, which is highly communicable. California requires vaccinations for students in public or private schools. County health chief Dr. Jonathan Fielding said Wednesday a second possible case is being examined. Health officials are investigating who the child has been in contact with, even though the patient is home-schooled and not a classroom threat. Fielding didn't disclose any details about where the child lives. The name of Hazard: Measles Species: Human Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-03-25 14:37:06 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu