Case of measles confirmed in Washington, DC
A case confirmed by measles in Washington, DC He was investigated by health officials after the contagious person visited several locations in the district.
The DC Department of Health warned the public of potential exposure in a press release shared late on Tuesday.
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According to the press release, those who were in the following places in the district in the times listed may have been exhibited:
Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 Train (south direction): March 19th, from 19:30 to 1: 30
Amtrak Concourse, Union Station: March 19th, from 23:00 to 1:30
Medstar Urgent Care, Adams Morgan: March 22, from 19:00 to 23:00
A sign of measles warning extends out of the entrance to the medical center for children of Cohen, where the state health department confirmed that a child was positive and that there is a possibility of exposure to others in the structure, in New Hyde Park, New York, USA, March 14, 2025. Reuters/Shannon Stapleton (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)
Morbillo is a highly contagious virus This spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms usually start from 7 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms include a fever greater than 101 ° F, as well as a cough, nose that colas and red or watery eyes.
The most distinctive symptom of measles, which appears from 3 to 5 days after the onset of symptoms, is a rash that starts on the face and spreads throughout the body. Infected people can spread the measles four days before it appears and up to four days later.
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If you have been exposed to measles or was in one of the places shared by the DC Department during the times listed and are not vaccinated, the health officials recommend looking at the symptoms up to 21 days after exposure.
If you are in Washington, DC, health officials It also recommends calling a doctor or DC health at 844-493-2652 for further indications. Those exposed to measles are invited to stay at home and avoid others if symptoms appear.
A syringe is depicted in front of MMR vaccination in the city of Lubrock Health Department of Lubbock, in Texas, February 27, 2025. Reuters/Annie Rice (Reuters/Annie Rice)
Near Maryland experienced her first measls confirmed in a traveler at Baltimore airport on March 10th. The virus has brushed much of the north –st this winter.
People who have received two doses of MMR or Morbillo vaccine Or they were born before 1957 are considered protected. Those with a single dose of vaccine are mostly protected but can look for a second blow for full immunity. Morbillo is considered preventable with the MMR vaccine, which offers life protection with two doses.
A view shows a vaccine against MMR in the health department of the city of Lubbock in Lubock, in Texas, February 27, 2025. (Reuters/Annie Rice)
Children under the age of 12 and those who are not vaccinated are considered more at risk for measles.
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Morbillo is increasing throughout the nation this cold season and flu Lone State State.
The CDC confirmed a total of 378 cases nationally at 20 March in a press release.
