US EditionSanta Clara County Resident with Measles Dined at Burlingame Restaurant, Health Authorities Say
- San Mateo County Health announced Friday a confirmed measles case linked to a vaccinated Santa Clara County resident who visited Panda Express, 1453 Burlingame Avenue, on February 23 and 24.
- A vaccinated Santa Clara County adult recently returned from international travel and tested positive despite prior vaccination, officials said the CDC notes such breakthrough infections tend to be milder.
- Health officials urged potentially exposed people to stay home and call ahead before seeking care, as measles symptoms can appear seven to 21 days and include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash.
- Santa Clara County Public Health Department said this is the county's first measles case since May 2025, and local contact tracing teams are monitoring for new cases to prevent outbreaks.
- Two shots of MMR vaccine provide 97% protection against measles, though about 3% of vaccinated people can still get measles as national cases exceed 1,100 this year.
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Authorities Warn of Potential Measles Exposure This Week at the Burlingame Panda Express
A Santa Clara County resident tested positive for measles Wednesday after traveling internationally despite being previously vaccinated, and they reportedly visited a few places while unknowingly infected, including the Panda Express in Burlingame on February 23 and 24.
Potential measles exposure reported at Burlingame Panda Express
(KRON) -- A Panda Express in Burlingame was the site of a potential measles exposure. According to the San Mateo County Health Department, a person infected with measles visited the location at 1453 Burlingame Avenue on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24. The individual was an adult Santa Clara County resident who had recently returned from international travel. The person was vaccinated and is currently isolating at home, according to officials. Block stock s…
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East Bay TimesPerson with measles dined twice at Panda Express in Burlingame
It's a rare case of the virus breaking through a vaccinated person's immune system.
Santa Clara Co. resident tests positive for measles, recently visited Peninsula: health officials
Health officials said a Santa Clara County resident developed symptoms and tested positive for measles several days after returning from an international trip. The person may have also exposed diners at a Burlingame Panda Express.
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