Measles Warning Issued in New Jersey After Infected Fan Attended Shakira Concert

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Health officials say an out-of-state concertgoer infected with measles attended the May 15 event at MetLife Stadium.

New Jersey health officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at a recent Shakira concert, after a new case was identified from an infectious attendee.

On May 20, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued a statement alerting residents that an out-of-state concertgoer attended the May 15 event at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford while infectious.

โ€œIndividualsโ€”especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregiversโ€”are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella shots,โ€ read the statement.

Officials warn that anyone who may have been exposed from 7:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. could develop symptoms as late as June 6 if infected.

Visible measles symptoms, such as a rash that spreads across the body, usually appear three to five days after initial indications, which include a high fever, cough, runny nose, or watery red eyes.

โ€œThe virus spreads easily through the air when someone coughs or sneezes and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area,โ€ the statement continued.

โ€œPeople can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.โ€

Further, the agency recommends that anyone who suspects they may have been exposed should first contact a health care provider before entering any medical facility or emergency department for treatment.

At the time of the release, the NJDOH noted, no new cases had been identified from the sold-out concert.

According to health officials, at-risk individuals include those who have not been fully vaccinated or have not had measles in the past. Officials recommend that residents stay up to date on routine vaccinations.

Byย Elma Aksalic

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