Mendocino County Public Health is urging residents to verify their measles
immunization status. The county says While no cases have been reported locally to
date, the nature of the outbreak and its presence in neighboring Northern California
counties, including in Shasta County, requires community action. Mendocino County
Public Health Officer Dr. Charles Evans says Measles is one of the most contagious
diseases, spreading easily through the air. He also says the MMR vaccine is an effective
tool to prevent local transmission and protect those most vulnerable, including infants
and the immunocompromised . You can check to see if you and your child are up to date
on the vaccine. You can check your records by using the California Department of Public
Health’s DigitalVaccine Record portal, which allows you to instantly access your
complete immunization record directly from the California Immunization Registry.
Visit myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov or contact your healthcare provider where you
receive vaccinations. The state department of health has information about the latest
vaccine schedule and symptoms to look out for.