Health Officials Issue Measles Warning
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The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.
A confirmed measles case has been linked to the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on 15 May. Health officials urge attendees to watch for symptoms and check their vaccination status. The virus is highly contagious and can cause serious complications.
New Jersey officials warned of “potential exposures” to measles after a new case was identified in a non-state resident who was infectious while attending a Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium last