BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health has confirmed the first two measles cases in Kern County.
According to county health officials, the cases are due to travel-related exposure.
Officials said these are the first confirmed cases of measles in Kern County since 2004.
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Measles is a contagious virus with symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, rash and red and watery eyes. Officials said these symptoms usually appear after seven to 14 days of exposure…