Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The Southern Nevada Health District and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (NDPBH) confirmed a measles case in a visitor to Clark County. The person attended ConExpo in Las Vegas on March 6 and 7 and spent time in the area on March 8. They were infectious during this time.
People who attended the convention center or had contact with the infected person should review their immunization status and contact their healthcare providers if they’re not fully vaccinated or have never had measles.
Measles is highly contagious. Up to 90% of unvaccinated people may get infected if exposed to the virus. The measles virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.
Symptoms develop 7 to 21 days after exposure. Monitor for symptoms and contact a healthcare provider if you develop a rash with fever or other measles-like symptoms. Avoid contact with others and call ahead before visiting a healthcare facility to prevent further exposure.
Measles can be serious. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes. A characteristic rash appears one to four days after the early symptoms. Measles spreads from about four days before the rash appears until four days after.
Complications can occur in healthy people, especially children under 5, adults over 20, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.