On Saturday, the Louisiana Ministry of Health reported the first case that the Lord first confirmed. measles In the New Olians area this year.
Once an infectious disease has reached 600 cases nationwide on Friday, which is almost eradicated and prevented by vaccines, high -infectious viruses have increased public health alerts.
The New Orleans incident is in adults who have not been vaccinated by region 1, including Oaklin, Jefferson and St. Bernard. The Louisiana Ministry of Health is isolated and said that patients who were treated in the hospital could contract measles through international travel. Last year, Luigi Anna saw three measles cases, and the Bureau of Health said that it is in all areas related to the New Olians area.
The public health office of the department is trying to identify and inform people who have contacted infected individuals.
The New Olians Health Bureau could not immediately present opinions.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been 10 clusters nationwide nationwide by this year, 10 clusters nationwide.
Measles were reported in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Road Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington.
Texas started almost three months ago and drove a large number of outbreaks in the western region, which recorded up to 597 cases as of Friday. Two elementary school children who were not vaccinated died of measles near the epicenter of Texas, and new Mexico adults who were not vaccinated were killed by measles.
The Ministry of Health said that the best way to avoid measles is to obtain measles, pandemic deeritis and rubella vaccines.
State legislative leaders are monitoring the situation on Saturday and urged residents to consult with their doctors.
“As Louisiana learned the first report of measles, the legislature will continue to monitor the situation and support the experts in the Ministry of Health.” Senator Cameron Henry said. “Everyone in the New Oleans region, concerned about potential exposure, must contact the first doctor and guide you.”
“The first report with the Louisiana Health Ministry was prepared before the outbreak of the Louisiana Health Ministry,” said Philip Devillier. “A family who has questions or can experience symptoms can get advice and additional information from local doctors.”
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
