
A quiet wave of concern is rippling through the San Diego medical community after a recent uptick in measles cases and exposure alerts statewide. Health officials have just issued a health alert for clinicians across California, and the message is urgent. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to man, and it can spread through the air long after an infected person has left the room. For parents and adults with compromised immune systems, the stakes are incredibly high. Today, we are revealing the details of this alert and the steps the medical community is taking to prevent additional cases and protect high-risk patients.