Alert for possible measles outbreak after Shakira concert in New Jersey

He Health Department of the state of New Jerseyin the United States, he issued a health alertafter confirming a possible Massive measles exposure during the Shakira concert made during the day of May 15 at the Metlife Stadium of Newark.

It should be noted that this alarm arose after a patient infected with measles reported that he attended the event during the period in which the virus is highly contagious.

Shakira’s measles in concert? The authorities are working to identify the possible exposed and have asked those who attended the show that Verive symptoms until Friday, June 6, the date on which the first signs of the diseaseif the massive contagion of Measles.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC for its acronym in English) indicate that Symptoms of measles include:

• High fever
• TTOS DRY
• Nasal secretion
• reddened eyes
• Rash that begins in the face and extends to the body.

These signs may appear between 7 and 21 days after exposure to virus.

How serious is the situation? He measles It is a disease highly contagious that can easily spread in Mass events If there are non -vaccinated people. Although in the United States it was practically eradicated, recent outbreaks have been attributed to the decrease in vaccination rates.

According to him New Jersey Health Departmenthundreds of possible contacts are being monitored and those who attended the concert have been recommended to verify their vaccination status. People who are not immunized may require prophylactic or quarantine treatment, according to each case.