Authorities launched alert for a possible massive measles contagion at a Shakira concert

On the night of last Tuesday, May 20, the Department of Health in the State of New Jersey He informed that he currently investigates a possible massive exposure of measlesafter a person with this disease attended the concert of the Colombian singer Shakiraon May 15, at the Metlife Stadium.

New Jersey authorities indicated that the person allegedly resides outside the State, so there is a possibility that there has been exposure to Large scale between 7.30 pm on Thursday, May 15 and 2.00 hours Friday, May 16the time interval during which the event lasted.

“It is recommended to anyone who believes having contracted measles to call their doctor before going to any emergency office to receive treatment, so that measures can be taken to prevent greater propagation,” the authorities stressed, who asked everyone to stay up to date with their vaccines.

According to the Department of Health, the Shakira concert on May 15 was the second stop of the tour “Women no longer cry” in the territory of the United States and more than 81 thousand People arrived at the Metlife stadium, a multisport enclosure located in the Meadowlands suburb, in the city of East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Massive measles contagion in Shakira’s concert

According to US authorities, the measles virus is easily spreading through the air, but so far they have not been reported new cases in the state of New Jersey. “Everyone must be very attentive because serious measles complications can include pneumonia either encephalitis”, Added the Department of Health.

Measles is a disease Infectious that produces injuries in the skin and is frequently observed in the teenagers. It is usually caused by a virus and its symptoms include coughing, nasal secretion, ocular inflammation, throat pain, fever and the usual rash, which does not appear until 14 days after the exposure.

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“It is known that measles is easily spread when an infected person Breathe, cough either sneeze. It can cause serious illness, complications or, in some cases, until death“The United States authorities added, who shared a release in their social networks to alert the population.

As mentioned above, measles complications may include pneumoniaan infection in one or both lungs that causes its filling of liquid or pus. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, and their symptoms can vary from mild to serious, and include cough, fever, shivers and difficulty breathing.

Also, the encephalitis is the inflammation of brainwhich can be caused by an infection or a reaction of the immune system. Their symptoms can vary from mild to serious, and include headache, confusion, seizures and, in some cases, brain damage or even death, so it is important to take action.

Faced with the potential measles outbreak related to Shakira’s concert in New Jersey, the health authorities mentioned that one of the most effective measures to prevent this disease is vaccination. “The dose protects against the virus and administers more than twice in order to guarantee optimal protection,” they added.

The Nj Health Department has isssued an alert to anyone Who Attended Shakira’s Show at Metlife Stadium, As The May Have Been Exposed To Measles. pic.twitter.com/mthe1xwgcd

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