Did you go to Shakira’s concert? They alert for possible exposure to measles in New Jersey

Last Thursday, May 15, the concert of Shakira In the metlife stadium of New Jersey Not only did he leave good music. That same event has lit the alarms after a person attended while they were infected with measlesaccording to the State Health Department.

According to the authorities, this person was not a New Jersey resident, but was at the stadium located at 1 Metlife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, from 7:30 pm from May 15 to 1:00 am on May 16.

Given this, I know He issued a statement For those who attended in that same period of time, because they could have been exposed to infection. In addition, experts explained that, if they have been infected, attendees could begin to present Symptoms until Friday, June 6, 2025.

But what are the symptoms of measles?

Symptoms usually start with fever, cough and weeping eyesfollowed by skin rashes that approximately five days after the first symptoms appear, which are quickly extended throughout the body, from the neck And the face until arms, torso, legs and feet.

Measles It is spread by air through sneezing or coughing, and can stay in closed spaces for up to two hours, but can also spread through contact with mucosa or saliva.

Who are at greater risk of getting infected?

Health authorities warned that not vaccinated people or what They have never suffered measles They are the most vulnerable. Therefore, they urged the population to verify their vaccination scheme and stay alert to any symptom.

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