Santa Barbara County Reports First Measles Case Since 2019

Santa Barbara County health officials confirmed a measles case on Monday, marking the first case in the county since 2019. Measles is a contagious disease that health authorities monitor for public health purposes.

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The Santa Barbara IndependentLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Santa Barbara County Reports First Measles Case Since 2019

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First Positive Case of Measles Detected in Santa Barbara County Since 2019

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County Health Reports Confirmed Measles Case, First Local One Since 2019

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SB County Health Department confirms measles case