When you had been at Dulles Worldwide Airport or Reagan Washington Nationwide Airport early this month, you might have been uncovered to somebody with measles.
An individual who had measles after getting back from worldwide journey was in each airports on two dates, Virginia Division of Well being officers stated Saturday. The publicity is linked to 2 places and occasions:
- Dulles, predominant terminal worldwide arrivals space, Jan. 3, 4 to eight p.m.
- Reagan Washington, Terminal A, Jan. 4, 2:30 to six:30 p.m.
Well being officers are working to determine individuals who might have been uncovered, together with passengers on particular flights, a press release from the division stated.
Measles is very contagious however preventable via a vaccine. Signs embody a fever, runny nostril, watery eyes, a cough and a rash.
In case you are not vaccinated for measles and should have been uncovered, it’s best to look ahead to potential signs, well being officers stated.
“Anybody who was uncovered and is prone to creating measles ought to look ahead to signs till January 25, 2024. When you discover the signs of measles, instantly isolate your self by staying dwelling and away from others. Contact your healthcare supplier immediately. Name forward earlier than going to your healthcare supplier’s workplace or the emergency room to inform them that you might have been uncovered to measles and ask them to name the well being division. This can assist defend different sufferers and employees,” a press release stated.
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