A Los Angeles County resident recently returned from Texas and tested positive for measles, adding to the ongoing Texas outbreak, one of the worst in years. Two unvaccinated children in Texas died from the disease. This is the third measles case in L.A. County this year, with previous cases linked to international travel. Nationwide, 884 measles cases have been reported in 2025, mostly in unvaccinated individuals within close-knit communities. The CDC highlights the importance of vaccination, noting two doses are 97% effective.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.