LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A traveler into Las Vegas on Monday, Oct. 13, has been confirmed with measles, and others could have been uncovered, in line with a well being district information launch.
The traveler, who was not recognized by well being officers, hung out in Terminal 3 on the E Gates at Harry Reid Worldwide Airport. The particular person boarded an 8 a.m. flight and reported visiting no further areas exterior of the airport, a Southern Nevada Well being District (SNHD) spokesperson mentioned within the information launch.
Measles is very contagious, and the virus can stay within the air for as much as two hours after an contaminated particular person has left the realm.
It is the primary recognized case in Nevada since an outbreak that started at a West Texas elementary college in January. As of Oct. 14, a complete of 1,596 confirmed measles instances had been reported throughout 42 states, in line with information from the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.
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Clark County has not had a confirmed measles case involving a resident since 2018, however instances proceed to be reported across the nation. In April 2024, SNHD reported a measles publicity involving a customer to the realm, however no native instances have been reported from that incident.
Individuals who could have been in Terminal 3 and E Gates round 8 a.m. that day, or who could have had contact with the person whereas on the airport, ought to evaluate their immunization standing and speak to their well being care suppliers if they aren’t totally vaccinated, SNHD’s information launch mentioned.
The measles (MMR) vaccine is secure and extremely efficient in stopping sickness. Two doses of the vaccine present roughly 97% safety in opposition to measles. Staying updated on really useful vaccinations is the easiest way to guard people, households and the group from outbreaks.
The measles virus can stay within the air for as much as two hours after an contaminated particular person has left the realm.
Measles signs can develop inside seven to 21 days after publicity. Anybody who could have been uncovered ought to monitor for signs and speak to their physician in the event that they develop a rash with fever or different signs in line with measles. Individuals experiencing signs ought to name forward earlier than visiting a well being care facility to forestall potential exposures to others.
Measles is usually a probably critical illness. Signs embrace fever, cough, runny nostril, and crimson eyes. The attribute rash sometimes seems one to 4 days after the early signs start. Measles can unfold from about 4 days earlier than the rash seems till 4 days after.
Problems can happen in in any other case wholesome individuals, These at larger threat for issues embrace kids youthful than 5, adults older than 20, pregnant girls and other people with weakened immune programs.
