They alert residents of New Jersey before a possible massive exposure dE measles at the concert of the Barranquillera singer Shakira.
This Tuesday, May 20, through a statement, the New Jersey State Health DepartmentUnited States, reported that you are investigating a possible Massive measles exposure During the Shakira concert last 16 this month in the Metlife Stadium.
You may also be interested: ‘fall’ cat that trafficked drug in a prison in Costa Rica
This is raised after identifying a person who is not a inhabitant of NJ while in a period of infection of said viral disease. The alleged propagator, apparently, attended the Colombian concert.
In such a way that There is a possibility that there has been a large -scale exposure between May 16 at one in the morning of the next day – interval of time in which the event was extended and the departure of the same-.
Authorities urge you to stay alert after possible measles infection
Given this situation, the authorities urged residents, as well as parents, tutors, medical care providers and caregivers, To keep up to date with your sumped vaccines, paperras and rubella (MMR).
In case of symptoms, it is recommended to attend your doctor before going to any urgency office or service to receive treatment, so that special measures can be taken to prevent greater propagation.
How is measles spread?
Said virus It is spread through the airwaysmainly when coming into contact with nasal or pharyngeal secretions of infected people, or by the air transmission of droplets when coughing or sneezing.
The virus is very contagious, and the person can spread to others from 4 days before the appearance of the rash (Sarrupillido) up to 4 days later.
You may also be interested: Trump will replicate the ‘Iron Dome’ Israeli for defense of his country
Symptoms
- High fever
- Cough
- Nasal secretion
- Red eyes
- Crying
- Cutaneous eruption that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin.
The eruption usually begins with flat red spots that appear on the face in the hair line and extend down to the neck, torso, arms, legs and feet.
Measles can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), and can cause spontaneous abortion in pregnant people, premature delivery or a baby with low birth weight.
Web editor in the newspaper 24 hours. I have covered events, interviews, text writing.
