Sacramento County health officials on Monday confirmed two additional measles cases, bringing the total number of cases this year in the state to 34.| VIDEO ABOVE | More than 100 children possibly exposed as measles outbreak spreads in Sacramento regionThe two cases from April 1 were unvaccinated children, Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) said in a news release. Both children are isolated and recovering.“The continued identification of measles cases in our community is concerning and underscores how quickly this disease can spread,” said Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County Public Health Officer. “Measles can cause serious illness but it’s important to remember these cases are preventable. Vaccination is the most important step people can take right now to protect themselves and others.”Of the 34 cases, five are from Sacramento County, SCPH said. The county said risk to the general public remains low but is urging those who are not vaccinated or do not know their status to take caution and protect themselves.Measles is an airborne virus and one of the most contagious diseases in the world, especially among children.Health experts say vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent infection. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine — known as the MMR vaccine — provides more than 99% protection against measles for people who are fully vaccinated.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channelPHNjcmlwdCB0eXBlPSJ0ZXh0L2phdmFzY3JpcHQiPiFmdW5jdGlvbigpeyJ1c2Ugc3RyaWN0Ijt3aW5kb3cuYWRkRXZlbnRMaXN0ZW5lcigibWVzc2FnZSIsKGZ1bmN0aW9uKGUpe2lmKHZvaWQgMCE9PWUuZGF0YVsiZGF0YXdyYXBwZXItaGVpZ2h0Il0pe3ZhciB0PWRvY3VtZW50LnF1ZXJ5U2VsZWN0b3JBbGwoImlmcmFtZSIpO2Zvcih2YXIgYSBpbiBlLmRhdGFbImRhdGF3cmFwcGVyLWhlaWdodCJdKWZvcih2YXIgcj0wO3I8dC5sZW5ndGg7cisrKXtpZih0W3JdLmNvbnRlbnRXaW5kb3c9PT1lLnNvdXJjZSl0W3JdLnN0eWxlLmhlaWdodD1lLmRhdGFbImRhdGF3cmFwcGVyLWhlaWdodCJdW2FdKyJweCJ9fX0pKX0oKTs8L3NjcmlwdD4=

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Sacramento County health officials on Monday confirmed two additional measles cases, bringing the total number of cases this year in the state to 34.

| VIDEO ABOVE | More than 100 children possibly exposed as measles outbreak spreads in Sacramento region

The two cases from April 1 were unvaccinated children, Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) said in a news release. Both children are isolated and recovering.

“The continued identification of measles cases in our community is concerning and underscores how quickly this disease can spread,” said Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County Public Health Officer. “Measles can cause serious illness but it’s important to remember these cases are preventable. Vaccination is the most important step people can take right now to protect themselves and others.”

Of the 34 cases, five are from Sacramento County, SCPH said. The county said risk to the general public remains low but is urging those who are not vaccinated or do not know their status to take caution and protect themselves.

Measles is an airborne virus and one of the most contagious diseases in the world, especially among children.

Health experts say vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent infection. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine — known as the MMR vaccine — provides more than 99% protection against measles for people who are fully vaccinated.

See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel