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**Shiloh** · May 15, 2025, 04:09 PM

Source: https://pix11.com/news/local-news/me...th-department/

Measles case detected at Newark Airport: Health Department
by: Matthew Euzarraga
Posted: May 15, 2025 / 04:36 PM EDT
Updated: May 15, 2025 / 04:42 PM EDT

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – A positive measles case was detected in a person traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey Health Department announced Thursday afternoon.

The person was not a New Jersey resident. According to officials, they were at Newark Airport’s Terminal B on Monday between 12:30 and 4 p.m...

**Pathfinder** · May 21, 2025, 09:37 AM

Person may have spread measles at Shakira's New Jersey concert, health officials warn

Scott Fallon
Thao Nguyen
USA TODAY NETWORK
May 20, 2025, 11:37 p.m. ET

A person who attended a Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium was infected with measles and may have spread the highly contagious virus at the event, New Jersey health officials said.
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The state health department released little information about the infected concert goer, including where they sat or what entrance and exit they used. As of May 20, no measles cases associated with the concert have been reported, but symptoms could develop as late as June 6, the department added.
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The highly anticipated concert drew tens of thousands of fans to East Rutherford. It was the first of back-to-back Shakira concerts at the stadium, which has a capacity of 50,000 for most concerts and 82,500 for football and soccer events.
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Person may have spread measles at Shakira's New Jersey concert, health officials warn

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/05/20/shakira-measles-new-jersey-metlife-stadium/83755796007/

A person who attended a Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15 was infected with measles and may have spread the highly contagious virus.

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1. NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Potential Exposures from Another Non-NJ Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

PO Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

For Release:
May 20, 2025

Jeffrey A. Brown
Acting Commissioner

For Further Information Contact:
Office of Communications
(609) 984-7160

NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Potential Exposures from Another Non-NJ Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-NJ resident who attended a concert in NJ while infectious. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin. The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet. Measles can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and can lead to miscarriage in pregnant people, premature birth, or a low-birth-weight baby.

NJDOH recommends that anyone who visited the following location only during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles. Anyone who suspects an exposure or illness is urged to call a health care provider BEFORE going to any medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection. Please do not visit a medical facility without calling ahead.

Location: MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Date & Time: From May 15, 2025, 7:30 PM through May 16, 2025, 1:00 AM

Potentially exposed individuals, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as June 6, 2025.

As of the time of this release on May 20, no additional associated cases in New Jersey have been identified.

The virus spreads easily through the air when someone coughs or sneezes and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.

Individuals at risk include those who have not been fully vaccinated or have not had measles in the past.

MMR vaccine, administered in two doses, is safe and the most effective way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. The vaccine is also effective at preventing complications caused by these highly contagious diseases.

NJDOH encourages all residents to stay up to date on routine vaccinations, including MMR shots. Anyone traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated before traveling. Infants 6–11 months old should get one dose of the MMR vaccine before travel. Then they should get two more doses after their first birthday.

NJDOH is also requesting that health care providers use every opportunity to assess for immunizations to ensure all patients are current on routine immunizations. If referring a suspected measles case or exposed measles contact for care, health care providers MUST call the receiving facility to ensure appropriate arrangements are made. More guidance for health care providers regarding vigilance against measles can be found in the resources below:

Resources:

https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2025/...0250520a.shtml

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