State warns protect yourself before travel

SACRAMENTO - With the spring holidays approaching in the next weeks, many Californians are heading to the Philippines or other countries where measles outbreaks are occurring or measles circulates in the population.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) strongly encourages all Californians to make sure they are protected against measles and other dangerous diseases before they go abroad.


“Measles is extremely contagious and can be very serious. The best way to pr