Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed.
San Mateo County Health is working with Santa Clara County Public Health to notify the public of a confirmed case of measles after an adult who recently returned from international travel visited a Panda Express in Burlingame two days in a row.
The individual, a Santa Clara County resident, was vaccinated and is now isolating at home. They visited the Panda Express at 1453 Burlingame Ave., on Feb. 23 and 24. People who were at the restaurant between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on those days may be at risk of developing measles, especially if unvaccinated, pregnant or immunocompromised, according to County Health.
If you were at this location during these times and develop symptoms, stay home and call your health care provider immediately before seeking care so they are prepared to take care of you. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that spreads over the body.
Those who have been symptom free for more than 21 days after being exposed are no longer at risk for developing measles. Although the risk of contracting measles is low for those who are fully vaccinated, members of the public should be aware of the situation and watch for symptoms, according to County Health.
There have been two confirmed cases of measles in San Mateo County in 2026, with one case reported in 2025, according to County Health.
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