NJ residents may have been exposed to measles in 2 counties

New Jersey residents may have been exposed to measles in Burlington and Camden counties, the New Jersey Department of Health said on Friday evening

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State health officials recommend to all who visit the following places on these dates and times to seek a health care provider to discuss the possible exposure to the virus: [19659004] Anjali Power Yoga, 130 Haddon Ave. , Westmont, between 5:45 pm and 9:10 pm June 26

Marlton Virtua Hospital, 90 Brick Road, Marlton, between 6:40 am and 6 pm June 27

The State Department of Health said to work with local health authorities and Virtua Hospital to identify and inform people who may have been exposed.

Health authorities urged people not to go to the emergency room.

If you develop symptoms, you should call a health care provider before going to a medical center or emergency room, as special arrangements must be made to protect patients and medical staff against the infection. 19659009] ALERT: Another person may have #measles after being exposed to a person who has contracted the infection while on an international trip. @ShereefElnahal urges you to get vaccinated! https://t.co/DgKMg6We1G #TravelMarsday #HealthyNJ @BurlCoNJ @camdencountynj pic.twitter.com/dgcA7arCvV

– NJDOH (@NJDeptofHealth) ] July 3, 2018

Persons at risk include those who have not been vaccinated or who have not had measles.

People who may have been infected may develop symptoms until July 18th. It is essential that New Jersey residents and visitors be aware of their vaccinations to avoid the possibility of falling ill with measles, "said Dr. Shereef Elnahal, New Jersey Health Commissioner." As we can see, exposure to a person with measles can result in transmission, so being vaccinated is the best defense. "

Symptoms of measles include high fever, cough, runny nose, and Five days after the onset of symptoms, the Department of Health stated that the rashes usually started with red spots appearing on the face at the hairline and extending to the neck, torso, arms and legs and feet. "

Measles – which spreads easily in the air when someone coughs or sneezes – can cause serious health complications such as Pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). You can also get sick if you come into contact with the mucus or saliva of an infected person.

N.J. residents may have been exposed to measles at these locations

In pregnant women, the virus can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low birth weight baby, according to the statement.

Before traveling abroad:

6 to 11 months should receive a dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who receive one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should receive two additional doses (one dose between 12 and 15 months and another separate dose for at least 28 days).

Children 12 months and older should receive two doses of vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.

Adolescents and adults who do not have measles immunity should receive two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.

For more information on what to do if If you have been exposed to measles, click here

For more information on measles, contact your health care provider or visit the New Jersey Department of Health website at www.state.nj.us/health.[19659002Äù19459019] Spencer Kent can be contacted at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @SpencerMKent . Find the Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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