FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Feb. 19, 2026
CONTACT: Dr. James Mu, Shasta County Health Officer, (530) 999-1483, jmu [at] shastacounty.gov (jmu[at]shastacounty[dot]gov); Community Relations, (530) 225-5040, CR [at] shastacounty.gov (CR[at]shastacounty[dot]gov)
Additional Shasta County Measles Case Confirmed; Exposure Sites Updated
SHASTA COUNTY – Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Branch staff continue to investigate the measles outbreak first identified Jan. 30. Staff have confirmed 9 total measles cases in the county, including one new case.
Exposure locations related to the new case have been identified, and Public Health staff are working to confirm additional exposure locations. Another press release will be sent out with updated information when the exposure locations are confirmed.
All patients will remain in isolation until they are no longer contagious. Public Health continues to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed during the patient’s 8-day contagious period.
Current known exposure locations
HHSA staff continues to work to contact employees and members of the public who were at identified active exposure locations:
- Redding Christian School, 21945 Old 44 Dr., Palo Cedro, from Feb. 11 to 13 (times still being investigated).
- A gym basketball game at the former CrossPointe Community Church, 2960 Hartnell Ave., Redding on Feb. 14, from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Prestige Urgent Care, 3689 Eureka Way, Redding, on Feb. 16, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
If you were at these locations during these times:
- Please call the Shasta County Measles Information Line at (530) 638-5580, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, to speak with Public Health staff. Our teams will help you and your family determine next steps.
- Public Health staff ask you to check whether you have received two doses of the measles vaccine. If you have not, you could be at risk of measles. Check your vaccine records at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/.
Past exposure locations
The following locations were identified during the initial investigation. However, the exposure window for these locations has now closed. They are no longer active exposure sites.
- Costco, 4805 Bechelli Lane, Redding
- Ninja Coalition, 900 Dana Drive, Redding
- Outdoor capture the flag event at Highland Neighborhood Park, 555 Mill Valley Parkway, Redding
- Osaka Sushi, 1340 Churn Creek Road, Redding
- The Jan. 24 gym basketball game at the former CrossPointe Community Church, 2960 Hartnell Ave., Redding
If you have symptoms of measles, prevent spreading it to others. DO NOT go directly to a clinic, hospital or go out in public. Call your healthcare provider or the emergency room first, so they can be ready for you.
- In case of emergency call 911
- For exposure guidance, please call the Measles Information Line at (530) 638-5580
If you have been identified as an exposed contact to measles, you may receive a text message or phone call from CDPH area code 279. You can respond to the text message or call the Shasta County Measles Information Line.
What to know about the measles vaccine
If you are trying to get your MMR vaccine and can’t get it through your health care provider, reach out to local pharmacies for availability.
- The measles vaccine is usually given as the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella).
- People need two doses for strong protection.
- People who have received both doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% protected from getting measles.
- Children usually get:
- A first dose at 12 months or older
- A second dose before kindergarten (or at least one month after the first dose)
- Many adults vaccinated before the 1990s may have received only one dose. Public Health encourages these individuals to ask their health care provider if they should get a second shot.
- People born before 1957 are likely to already have immunity.
Symptoms
Measles isn’t just a little rash. Measles symptoms can include:
- rash, typically appearing first on the face, along the hairline and behind the ears, then spreading to the rest of the body.
- high fever (may spike to more than 104° Fahrenheit)
- cough
- runny nose (coryza)
- red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
Common complications
- Ear infections occur in about one of every 10 children with measles.
- Diarrhea is reported in less than one of 10 people with measles.
Infected people are usually contagious from about 4 days before their rash starts to 4 days afterwards.
What to do if you show symptoms
To prevent spreading the disease to others:
- DO NOT go out in public, to a clinic, hospital or doctor’s office.
- Call a doctor if you are displaying these symptoms.
For more information about measles, visit HHSA’s The Facts About Measles webpage, or go to shastahhsa.net and click on “Local measles outbreak updates.”
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