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He New Jersey Health Department (NJDOH) warned about a possible massive exposure to a case of measles during a concert in the Metlife Stadium The past May 15date that coincides with the presentation of Shakira as part of “Women no longer cry World Tour”In the United States (USA).
“Residents are alerted to possible exhibitions associated with a new measles case identified in a non -resident of New Jersey who attended a concert in NJ being infected.”
Njdoh
So far, Shakira It has not been manifested regarding the possible mass exposure to the case of measles during his first concert in New Jersey.
What is known about the case of measles in Shakira’s concert?
The authorities of New Jersey They recognized that an infected person with measles He attended Metlife Stadium From 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at 01:00 on Friday, when Shakira He gave his first concert in the city.
- This was the first concert of the Barranquilla singer in NJ; However, it was his second date on USA After presenting two days before in the Bank of America Stadium of Charlotte.
For this reason, they warned that anyone who has visited the enclosure during the specified dates and hours could have been exposed to measles.
Why the alert? Because the virus It spreads easily by air tol cough or sneeze And it can remain in the air up to two hours after the infected person leaves the place, according to the NJDOH.
In addition, he assured that people can also get sick when they come into contact with the mucus or saliva of an infected person.
Recommendations for show attendees
He Njdoh He urged anyone to have been exposed or sick to call a health professional before attending any Medical office either Emergency service.
“Special efforts can be performed for evaluation, thus protecting other patients and medical staff from a possible infection. Please do not visit a medical center without calling.”
Njdoh
In addition, specialists assured that potentially exposed people could develop symptoms until Friday June 6in case of being infected.
“At the time of this statement, on May 20, they have not identified Additional associated cases in New Jersey“, Reaffirmed the health department of New Jersey.
NJDOH recommendations before possible measles infections
He Njdoh He assured that people at risk of measles contagion are those who They have not been completely vaccinated Or they have not had the virus in the past.
For this reason, he recommended the application of the Triple viral vaccine (SPR), which is administered in two doses in the United States, is the most effective way to protect against this disease.
Also, the vaccination It is effective in preventing complications caused by these highly contagious diseases. These are the general recommendations:
- Keep up with routine vaccines, including viral triple vaccines
- Anyone who travels abroad must be completely vaccinated. Before traveling
- Babies from 6 to 11 months should receive a dose of the triple viral vaccine before the trip.
- Then, they should receive two more doses after their first birthday.
Source: Njdoh (this applies to New Jersey)
What is the passionnel of measles in the US?
With a cut on May 15, 2025, the Centers for US disease control and prevention (CDC) notified thousand 24 confirmed measles cases In 31 jurisdictions:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
Minnesota - Missouri
- Mountain
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York,
- New York State
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
Likewise, they have been confirmed three deaths throughout USAas confirmed in the informative newsletter No. 6 of epidemiological situation of preventable diseases in Mexico.
