Officials said they were working to contact those near the person in terminals and on flights.
According to health officials, the symptoms of measles are usually seen in two stages. First, people may have a fever of 101 degrees or higher seven to 14 days after exposure. People also experience runny nose, watery red eyes and cough, experts said. After the onset of symptoms, a rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
Measles can easily spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, officials said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “up to 90% of people who have [that person] If they are not protected, they will get infected. As of January 4, a total of 48 cases of measles have been reported in 20 states in the United States, as of 2018. CDC.
Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine are 97 percent effective in preventing measles. CDC said.. The Virginia Department of Health says 95 percent of kindergarteners in the state are vaccinated. But officials warn that infants under 12 months old are too young to be vaccinated.
The department is asking unvaccinated people to watch for signs by Jan. 25, and people who spot measles symptoms should call a doctor immediately.