a measles outbreak in San Diego County

County warns of measles exposure at Sharp Memorial Hospital’s emergency room

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East County News Service

March 18, 2026 (San Diego) -- Local public health officials have issued an urgent exposure alert following a confirmed case of measles on Wednesday, March 11, at the Sharp Memorial Hospital Emergency Department at 7901 Frost St. in San Diego.

A traveler from out of state -- who was unvaccinated and infectious at the time of their visit -- has tested positive for the virus.
 
While the individual was evaluated for a fever at the Frost Street facility, they did not display the characteristic rash or other respiratory symptoms that typically signal a measles infection, potentially leaving dozens of patients and staff exposed.

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MORE MEASLES CASES: 13 CONFIRMED COUNTYWIDE

 

East County News Service

Update January 21, 2015: 13 cases are now confirmed, the County reports.

January 19, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – A measles outbreak in San Diego County has now climbed to 10 confirmed cases and 3 more suspected cases. That includes 9 confirmed cases in East County and one in San Diego. The 3 suspected cases are in North County.


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