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Health Department: Recent San Mateo County Measles Cases Have Direct Ties To SFOThe San Mateo County Health Department said all four of the county's recent measles cases are tied to San Francisco International Airport.

SF Anti-Vaccine Doctor Accused Of Using At-Home DNA Tests To Get Kids ExemptionsA doctor in San Francisco is under investigation for allegedly providing medical exemptions to get kids out of receiving vaccinations with an at-home genetics test.

Surge In U.S. Measles Cases Leads To Extraordinary MeasuresAs an outbreak of measles surges across the United States — with 704 cases this year and counting — some local health officials are trying to deal with contagion in unvaccinated communities by turning to extraordinary police powers from the past.

Travel Fueling California's Measles Outbreak; UCLA Students QuarantinedMeasles cases are on the rise in 11 California counties including San Francisco and are being fueled by exposure to the disease during overseas travel among other factors, state health officials announced Thursday.

U.S. Measles Cases Hit Highest Mark In 25 YearsMeasles in the U.S. has climbed to its highest level in 25 years, closing in on 700 cases this year in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines.

San Mateo County Resident Exposed Google Employees To Measles During VisitHealth officials in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties confirmed that a person diagnosed with measles recently visited Google's headquarters in Mountain View, exposing employees.

San Francisco Health Officials Warn Of Possible Measles ExposureOfficials with the San Francisco Department of Public Health on Tuesday issued a notification regarding possible measles exposure from a contagious person who spent time in the city last week.

UC Davis Medical Center Warns 200 People Of Potential Measles ExposureThe University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento has warned 200 people that they may have been exposed to measles last month.

Measles Case In Santa Clara County Prompts Third Alert In Single MonthHealth officials in the South Bay are alerting the public of another case of measles in the county, the third such alert this month.

Livermore Restaurant Patrons Possibly Exposed To MeaslesAlameda County health officials are urging people who were at a Livermore restaurant Saturday night and are more at risk of contracting measles to get in touch with their doctor no later than Friday.

Traveler May Have Exposed Thousands To Measles In Santa Clara CountyHealth officials issued a warning Tuesday after they say a visitor to the Silicon Valley may have exposed thousands of local residents to the measles at locations including Stanford, the Apple Visitor Center and several popular restaurants.

Amid Measles Outbreaks, California May Toughen Immunization RulesCalifornia may give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children shouldn't be vaccinated before attending school.

Bay Area Measles Cases Follow Traveler Exposed OverseasHealth officials in the South Bay are urging travelers to make sure their immunizations are up to date after a resident became exposed to measles during an overseas trip.

Contra Costa Health Officials Warn Of Measles ExposureHealth officials in Contra Costa County on Wednesday warned residents of possible exposure to a confirmed measles case earlier this month.