Sacramento health officials are sounding the alarm about a potential virus outbreak. The warning comes after at least 100 children were likely exposed to measles at an educational enrichment program. It all started with an unvaccinated child, who was infectious at that time and attended the program in Sacramento County last week.
According to public health officials, about 130 children may have been exposed to the virus. Following the discovery, the educational enrichment program quickly shut down its facility.
On March 6, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, Dr. Erica Pan, said, “Measles, one of the most contagious infections, can lead to severe life-long consequences, including permanent brain damage and can also be fatal, especially for children.”…