A Shakira concert at the East Rutherford Metlife stadium, New Jersey, has alerted the authorities for a possible massive exposure to measles. The local health department has reported that a person diagnosed with this disease attended the event.
The concert in question was held last Thursday, May 15. A fact that has caused the beginning of an investigation to evaluate the risk and extension of contagion.
Cold water jug for Shakira
The musical encounter, which was part of the tour Women no longer cry And he congregated thousands of attendees, could have served as the scenario for the transmission of the virus. According to the authorities, the infected person resides out of New Jersey.
In addition, the exposure time covers from the beginning of the show to the end, approximately between 7:30 p.m. and 1:00 am the next day. This period is key to evaluating the risk of infection.
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The health authorities have asked those who have attended the concert and present symptoms compatible with measles that consult a medical professional. To avoid a possible outbreak, they recommend contacting the doctor before going to emergency services.
They also insist on the importance of the population maintaining their vaccines per day, the immunization being the most effective tool to control this disease. Prevention by vaccination is still fundamental to avoid new outbreaks.
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They investigate a possible mass exposure to measles
Measles is highly contagious and is transmitted mainly by air. Typical signs and symptoms include fever, coughing, nasal secretion, ocular inflammation, throat pain and the appearance of a characteristic red rashes.
It is important to note that these symptoms may take between ten and fourteen days to appear after contact with the virus. Therefore, it is recommended to be especially attentive during this period.
In addition to common discomfort, measles can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia or cerebral inflammation (encephalitis). These consequences especially affect people with weakened immune systems or who are not vaccinated.
So far, no new cases linked to this event have been confirmed in New Jersey. However, the authorities continue with monitoring and surveillance to detect any possible infection.
This incident represents a turn for the Shakira tour in the US, whose passage through the Metlife stadium was one of the most anticipated appointments. Now, in addition to music, attention focuses on public health and measures to contain any possible outbreak.
