Commuters who journey on New Jersey Transit trains could have been uncovered to the measles, state well being officers mentioned late final week.
The alert got here Friday after a Hudson County resident with measles journey on the trains whereas doubtlessly contaminated, the New Jersey Division of Well being mentioned.
Officers mentioned the particular person contaminated had come into contact with somebody with measles outdoors of the state and at the moment there was no outbreak in New Jersey.
NJ Transit riders who traveled on these routes could have been uncovered:
NJ Transit Hudson-Bergen Gentle Rail, eighth Avenue, Bayonne to Hoboken branchAug. 13, 14 and 15 between 9/11:30 a.m. and 6-9 p.m.
eighth Avenue Gentle Rail Station in BayonneAug. 13, 14 and 15 between 9/11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m.
PATH Newark – World Commerce Middle LineAug. 13, 14 and 15 between 9:15-11:45 a.m. and 5:45-8:30 p.m.
Trade Place Station in Jersey CityAug. 13, 14 and 15 between 9:15-11:45 a.m. and 5:45-8:30 p.m.
Anybody uncovered to the measles whereas on the trains might develop signs as late as Sept. 11, well being officers warned. They suggested anybody who suspects a attainable publicity to contact the well being division or a well being supplier earlier than getting in particular person.
What are the signs of measles?
Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads all through the physique, inflicting a excessive fever, runny nostril, cough, crimson, watery eyes and a rash.
The rash usually seems three to 5 days after the primary signs, starting as flat crimson spots on the face after which spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and toes. When the rash seems, the fever could spike over 104 levels Fahrenheit, in accordance with the CDC.
Most children will recuperate from measles, however an infection can result in harmful problems reminiscent of pneumonia, blindness, mind swelling and demise.
How will you deal with measles?
There’s no particular remedy for measles, so medical doctors usually attempt to alleviate signs, stop problems and preserve sufferers comfy.
