Officials said they are trying to contact people who were near the person in the terminal or on the plane.
Health officials said measles symptoms usually appear in two stages. First, a fever of 101 degrees or higher can occur between 7 and 14 days after infection. Experts say it can cause a runny nose, bloodshot eyes and even a cough. When symptoms begin, a rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
Officials say measles can easily spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “If one person is infected, up to 90% of the rest of the population may become infected.” [that person] If not protected, they can become infected. As of January 4, a total of 48 measles cases have been reported from 20 jurisdictions in the United States. CDC.
Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine are approximately 97 percent effective in preventing measles. the CDC said. The Virginia Department of Health announced that about 95% of kindergartners in the state have been vaccinated. However, authorities warned that infants under 12 months of age are too young to be vaccinated.
The ministry is asking unvaccinated people to monitor themselves for symptoms until January 25, and anyone who notices signs of measles to isolate and contact a doctor immediately.
