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Yolo County health officer warns of regional measles activity; suspected local case under investigation
Summary
Public health staff said measles is resurging nationally and in California, described wastewater detections in the greater Sacramento sewershed and reported a suspected Yolo County measles case pending lab confirmation; county is monitoring exposed contacts and encouraging MMR vaccination for travelers and at‑risk communities.
Dr. Amy Cisenioli, Yolo County Health Officer, briefed the board and public on measles trends and local preparedness on March 24. She said national and state case counts have increased in 2025–26 and most infections occur in unvaccinated individuals. Yolo County had no confirmed cases in 2026 at the time of her prepared remarks but had recent cases in 2025 and 2024; regional outbreaks in neighboring counties have created exposure events affecting Yolo County residents.
The county monitors measles through case…
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