Measles Outbreak in 2025: Life Saver Urgent Care in Torrance Recommends Timely Vaccinations

The first case of Measles in 2025 was confirmed and reported on the 11th of March in Los Angeles County linked to an international traveler at LAX according to an announcement by public health LA

As of April 2025, according to California Department of Public Health nine confirmed measles cases have been reported.

The affected Jurisdictions are Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange, Placer, Riverside, San Mateo and Tuolumne   

This data will keep changing as the spread increases or if it stays curbed. The government urges people to go ahead and vaccinate themselves for measles as early as possible to stop the spread. 

Learn the symptoms of Measles, so that you know what to look for: 

Measles begins with a fever that lasts for a couple of days followed by cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and finally rash. The rash appears on the face, keep a check behind the ears as it begins from there and then slowly it spreads to the rest of the body. The spread starts from the infected person 4 days before he or she can be infected and 4 days after he or she has been infected. The spread can happen in these 8 days from the infected to a new person. 

How to protect myself and my family? 

Get the MMR Vaccination – the best defense mechanism against the disease and its complications. 

CDC recommends two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine for: 

• Children: one dose at 12 months of age and another at 4-6 years.  

• Older children, adolescents and adults without documented doses of MMR vaccine. 

 Talk to your health care provider about the vaccination or if you live in Torrance, California or in the neighborhood you can contact Life Saver Urgent Care for an appointment for vaccination.

Take this seriously as Measles can be very dangerous, especially in unvaccinated young children and pregnant people. Measles can cause Pneumonia, Encephalitis (brain swelling), Hospitalization and Sometimes death   

Vaccination is the undisputed and the most effective way to prevent measles. Walk-ins are welcome at Life Saver Urgent Care for measles vaccinations, but to avoid wait times, it is recommended to schedule an appointment in advance. 

It is recommended that patients check with their insurance provider to confirm coverage for the vaccine. Life Saver Urgent Care accepts all major insurance plans. 

Let the government and CDC figure out a way to curb the spread nationwide, but you can take a simple step by getting vaccinated and save your family and community around.