Measles has spread throughout America, as disease control and prevention centers have been reported more than 220 cases across the country since March 7.
Inclusion in cases begins with an explosion in Texas, where there have been 223 cases identified since the end of January (from March 11).
A new case was confirmed in a Howard county, Maryland, a resident last week after the individual traveled internationally through Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC
Officials claimed that this case has nothing to do with Texas explosion, warning travelers to be looking for measles symptoms if they were traveling to the airport around that time equally.
Measles is highly contagious and is more threatening for non -vaccinated individuals, the top medical analyst of Fox News’ Dr. Dr. Marc Siegel previously told Fox News Digital.
“There is a 90% chance that you will get if you are not vaccinated and enter a room where someone with measles was two hours ago,” he warned.
When traveling in a closed space, such as a plane, the exposure becomes even more disturbing.
In an interview on camera with Fox News Digital in New York City, Dr. John Whyte, the main medical medical officer and the practicing doctor, emphasized how measles is “one of the most contagious respiratory viruses”.
“The good news is, if you are immune, you are unlikely to be affected.”
“Measles is much more contagious than Covid,” he said. “It’s a factor several times more contagious.”
An infected person can affect about 10 to 15 other people, according to whyte.
There are numerous ways to protect yourself from infection while traveling and flight, the doctor said, including hearing about your surroundings and wearing a mask in areas where cases have been discovered.
The doctor also recommended “good hand washing” after touching the surfaces, as well as clear surfaces, as the drops of the virus can be glued and spread when the contact is made.
People who are infected with measles often do not become symptomatic up to four days after exposure, why split, so it can be difficult to trace the origin of the infection.
Whyte mentioned that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) is “very effective”, though some people have chosen not to be vaccinated, which is “where we are seeing those cases,” he said.
Since the MMR vaccine is most commonly administered to children, some adults may not remember if they took it and may worry about the strength of their immunity.
Whyte suggested to get a measles title, which is a blood test that measures the antibody level against the disease.
This is especially important for people traveling to other countries, where the risk of exposure may be higher, the doctor added. For those who do not have immunity, MMR vaccine promoters are available.
“I would say if you start seeing measles in your area, and you are worried about whether you have immunity or not, go to your doctor and check your subtitles,” he advised.
“Otherwise, practice all those good hygiene methods we talked about. Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Be aware of your surroundings. Clean surfaces. “
For those who feel sick, why encourage to stay home and abstain to travel to help keep others healthy.
Symptoms of measles usually begin with coughing and sneezing, and then lead to a red rash on the face and body a few days later.
“Many doctors [have] I have never seen measles, “pointed out whyte.” So you sometimes have to encourage your doctor if you think you may have been exposed. “
Measles can cause serious complications, the doctor warned, including swelling of the brain and pneumonia, especially in older individuals.
“The good news is, if you are immune, you are unlikely to be affected, even if it comes in contact with someone who has measles,” he said.
“This is all the beauty of immunization.”
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