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One of the most contagious illnesses was detected at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport during the peak of holiday travel.
Measles infection confirmed The virus infected passengers in Terminals B and C on December 12, according to a press release from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).
“Symptoms of measles include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash It typically appears three to five days after symptoms begin,” the release states.
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“The rash usually starts as flat red spots that appear on the hairline of the face and spreads downward to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet.”
Airborne viruses can spread when someone coughs or sneezes.
Measles was detected at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 12th. (Kenna Betancourt/AFP via Getty Images)
Measles can remain in the air for up to two hours after infection. infected person Leave the area.
Officials are asking anyone who suspects they are infected or ill to: call your health care provider before visiting a medical center or hospital.
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“NJDOH is working with local health officials to continue contact tracing, notify those who may have been exposed, and work to identify any additional exposures that may have occurred,” the release states.
The New Jersey Department of Health says people at risk include those who have not been fully vaccinated and those who have not had measles in the past.
Measles can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. (St. Petersburg)
This year, 11 people infected with measles confirmed in New Jersey, according to the NJDOH.
Record 8.03 million travelers expected Fly across America this holiday seasonaccording to AAA.
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) also confirmed on Christmas Eve that a visitor from Texas was diagnosed with measles.
tourists came flying in Boston Logan International Airport He was in Terminal B aboard American Airlines Flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, according to a press release from DPH.
According to the CDC, as of December 23, there were 2,012 measles cases in the United States. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
As of December 23, there were 2,012 measles cases in the United States, according to the CDC.
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“The single best way to protect your children and yourself from measles” is to get vaccinated” Connecticut DPH Secretary Dr. Manisha Jutani wrote in a statement, as recently reported by Fox News Digital.
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“The efficacy rate for one dose of measles vaccine is approximately 93%, and for two doses it is approximately 97%.”
Fox News Digital’s Angelica Stabile contributed reporting.
