First 5 Riverside County

We are proud to once again sponsor RUHS Foundation for this year’s Pinwheels of Hope Campaign. First 5 centers prevention in our work, and preventing child abuse is a job all adults share. 💙🌀

F5RC Public Information Specialist Michelle Rodriguez attended today’s kick off at the RUHS Medical Center in Moreno Valley with her baby son Amado, where they added to the pinwheel garden together. Pinwheels represent a happy and healthy childhood, which is our shared goal and purpose for all children in our county.

Look out for more campaign updates from us and RUHS Foundation throughout the month of April.

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Estamos orgullosos de nuevamente patrocinar la campaña Pinwheels of Hope (Rehiletes de Esperanza) de RUHS Foundation este año. First 5 enfoca la prevención en nuestro trabajo, y la prevención del abuso contra los menores es el trabajo compartido de todos los adultos. 💙🌀

La Especialista de Información Pública, Michelle Rodríguez asistió hoy con su bebé, Amado al evento de arranque en el Centro Médico RUHS en Moreno Valley donde juntos contribuyeron al jardín de rehiletes. Los rehiletes representan una infancia saludable y feliz, los cuales son la meta y el propósito para todos los menores en nuestro condado.

Estén pendientes sobre las actualizaciones de la campaña de parte nuestra y de RUHS Foundation durante todo el mes de abril.

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Vaccines help prevent diseases and help keep Californians of all ages healthy. Access Measles vaccination for your children through RUHS-Public Health by calling 951-358-7125.

NEWS: First Riverside County Measles Case of 2026 Identified in Child With No International Travel

A Western Riverside County child has tested positive for measles, according to public health officials with Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS - PH). It is the first confirmed case of measles in Riverside County for 2026.

The child, who was not vaccinated for measles, is recovering at home. There is no recent history of international or out-of-state travel.

Read More Here:
https://www.ruhealth.org/news/first-riverside-county-measles-case-2026-identified-child-no-international-travel

Newly released data from the CDC shows a worrying increase in measles cases across the country. Another 145 measles cases were confirmed last week, bringing the total so far this year to 733. At this time last year, there were only around 65 cases.

Measles cases have been reported in 20 states and 85% have been among children and teens. Cases have been spreading rapidly in South Carolina, where an outbreak started last fall, as well as in Arizona and Utah.

The AAP recommends children receive the two-dose MMR vaccine series for the strongest protection against measles. Read the full piece in AAP News: https://bit.ly/4qX7Ydz