The New Jersey Health Department alerted those who attended the Shakira concert of a potential exposure to measles.
“The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-NJ resident who attended a concert in NJ while infectious,” according to a statement. “Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.”
Yeah, America already suffers from the worst measles outbreak in 25 years.
The concert took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The department said the timing was 7:30 PM on May 15 to 1:00 AM on May 16.
“Anyone who suspects an exposure or illness is urged to call a health care provider BEFORE going to any medical office or emergency department,” urged the department. “Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection. Please do not visit a medical facility without calling ahead.”
Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery red eyes. A rash shows up three to five days after you get those symptoms.
“The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet,” explained the health department. “Measles can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and can lead to miscarriage in pregnant people, premature birth, or a low-birth-weight baby.”
The department said the state has not received any associated cases in the state since the concert.
However, a person “could develop symptoms as late as June 6, 2025.”
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