Overview

• The New Jersey Department of Health has identified a measles case in a non-New Jersey resident who attended Shakira's May 15 concert at MetLife Stadium while infectious.
• Concert attendees present between 7:30 p.m. on May 15 and 1:00 a.m. on May 16 are advised to monitor for symptoms until June 6, as measles symptoms can take up to 21 days to appear.
• Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air and lingering for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a space, with symptoms including fever, cough, red eyes, and a rash.
• Health officials recommend verifying MMR vaccination status, as the two-dose vaccine is 97% effective in preventing measles and its complications.
• As of May 20, no additional cases linked to the concert have been reported, but officials stress the importance of calling healthcare providers before visiting medical facilities if exposure or symptoms are suspected.