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Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn

Los Angeles County health officials warned that a traveler with measles may have exposed others at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11. This represents the sixth measles case reported in the county this year. Authorities are urging caution as World Cup travel increases crowds.

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Health officials identified a specific exposure date and location involving a Hilton hotel near LAX.

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  1. Measles Exposure Reported at LAX and Nearby Hotel

    Los Angeles County health officials warned that a traveler with measles may have exposed others at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11. This represents the sixth measles case reported in the county this year. Authorities are urging caution as World Cup travel increases crowds.

    What's confirmed:

    • A traveler with measles passed through LAX on June 11.
    • Los Angeles County has confirmed six measles cases this year.
    • Four of the county's measles cases this year involved passengers passing through LAX while possibly contagious.
    • A measles case was also detected at SFO shortly before the World Cup start.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A traveler with measles may have exposed guests at a nearby Hilton hotel.
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