Measles: Who is in danger and who is immune from the virus
As measles continue to spread in the United States, there are people who are in danger and who are immune from one of the most contagious viruses in the world.
Washington DC -local officials warned that people with measles confirmed on Tuesday could expose others in the city’s united stations.
This incident occurs because the capital area is preparing for the signature Cherry Blossom season, which attracts millions of people every year. According to the National Cherry Blossom Festival organizer, 1.6 million visitors visited Washington and surrounding areas for the Cherry Blossom season in 2024. MURIEL BOWSER Market. Famous flowers are expected to reach peak bloom and peak tourist this weekend.
On March 19, the person who contracted measles traveled the northeastern route of Am Rock, which is south of the Am Rock. The Washington Health Ministry said the potential exposure could occur between 7:30 pm and 1:30 am.
The northeastern route starts in Boston and ends Washington, including a station in New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Officials did not immediately tell where the individual boarded the train.
The person went to the emergency treatment center near the city of Adams Morgan in the northwest of the city on Saturday, and officials warned that the potential exposure could be extended until 11 pm at 7 pm.
The Washington Health Department said in a statement on Tuesday, “Measles is a very infectious disease that can easily spread through air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.
City health officials said that those who were exposed and did not have vaccinated viruses should contact medical service providers or health officials with 844-493-2652.
Latest data Disease Control and Prevention Center In 18 states, 378 people were diagnosed with measles this year. It occurred in Texas’s South Plains and Fan handle areas and New Mexico neighboring Neighbor Leah County.
Who is the risk of measles?
Those who have received two measles vaccine injections, have previously had measles, or those born in the United States before 1957 are considered to be immune to the virus.
People in the United States traditionally receive measles on their first birthday.
Pregnant women, infants and immune damage under 1 year old have the highest risk of complications due to measles.
Measles symptoms
Measles often occur within 10-14 days of exposure to viruses, but can take 21 days to appear.
People with measles are contagious four days before the start of the rash and four days before the start of the rash.
The common symptoms of the virus are:
- 101 degrees or more heat.
- snot.
- cough.
- Red, water with a lot of water.
- Loss of appetite, diarrhea.
- The red rash of the face and body usually appears 1 to 4 days after the initial symptoms.
- KOPLIK is a small white spot that can appear in the mouth 2-3 days after the symptoms begin.
Contribution: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, Nathan Diller, Saman Shafiq, Janet Loehrke and Karissa Waddick
