Red Stick, (KALB) – The Louisiana Ministry of Health reported on April 19, 2025 a measles case confirmed in adults living in the first area of Louisiana.
Region 1 is JEFFERSON, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. It consists of bernard parishes.
According to LDH, exposure to measles in patients is related to international travel.
LDH said the patient was isolated and was treated in one hospital. It will be isolated until it is not hospitalized, but no longer contagious.
LDH said the patient was not vaccinated. Additional information about the patient is not provided confidential.
The LDH public health office is known to be trying to find and contact people in contact with the patient.
After the announcement, the speeches of Philip Devillier and Senator J. Cameron, Henry, published the following statements.
According to civil servants, this is the first measles reported in Louisiana in 2025. In 2024, three cases were reported, each is related to travel, and each is in the New Orleans region.
The epidemiological investigation of the department is in progress.
LDH provided the following information about measles viruses.
Measles are highly contagious and can quickly spread among individuals who do not receive measles, flaws and rubella (MMR) vaccines. Measles can lead to hospitalization and can lead to death. Measles can be particularly dangerous for babies and young children.
The best way to prevent illness is to immunize measles. The two -time capacity of MMR (measles, fallen, rubella) is very effective in preventing measles. Contact your medical service provider for whether the MMR vaccine is suitable for you.
What is the symptoms of measles?
- Symptoms usually appear after about 7 to 14 days after a person is infected.
- Early measles symptoms include high fever in which 104 °, cough, runny nose and red water can increase a lot of eyes.
- After 2-3 days of symptoms, small white spots (koplik spots) may appear in their mouths.
- A rash occurs after 3 to 5 days after the symptoms began. It usually appears to be flat red spots on the face of the hairline and spreads down with the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
- A few days later The fever disappears and the rash disappears.
I think I was exposed to measles. What should I do?
- immediately Call the medical service provider And let me know that you have been exposed to people with measles. Medical service providers can determine whether they are protected from measles depending on the vaccination record, age or laboratory evidence. Also contact Regional epidemiologist You can provide additional guidelines with the Louisiana Ministry of Health.
- Monitor the symptoms. Because it is time for symptoms to occur, we are looking for fever and/or unprecedented rashes for 7-21 days after exposure.
- When the provider meets in person, inform the provider that it has been exposed to measles. Before arriving If they need them, they can be prepared special to evaluate other patients and medical office staff without danger.
- If not immunity in measles, MMR vaccines or immunoglobulin drugs can help reduce the risk of measles. Medical service providers can advise and monitor signs and symptoms of measles.
I think there are measles. What should I do?
- If you have symptoms, you stay home. Avoid school, work and big meetings.
- immediately Call the medical service provider Inform the symptoms to tell you what to do next. Medical service providers can take special measures to evaluate you if necessary without risking other patients and medical officers in danger.
- The Louisiana Ministry of Health can help a medical service provider properly diagnosing and managing your treatment.
Additional information for providers and the general public LDH | measles. If you are not sure if you are vaccinated, see if you need MMR for medical service providers. You can also check your family’s vaccine status Meyer.
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