The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to a possible measles exposure in Albuquerque after a traveler from South Carolina, later diagnosed with measles, spent a night in the city.According to NMDOH, the traveler stayed at the Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, from 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 28, through 7 a.m. on Dec. 29. Individuals who were at the hotel during this time may have been exposed to the virus.“This situation reminds us there continue to be active measles cases across the United States,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for NMDOH. “The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains the best protection against measles.”Anyone who was at the Quality Inn during the identified time frame should review their measles vaccination status, monitor for symptoms for 21 days after potential exposure and contact a health care provider if symptoms develop.Individuals experiencing symptoms should stay home to prevent further spread and contact their health care provider or the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) for guidance.Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 21 days after exposure and often begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes.These early symptoms are usually followed by a red, spotted rash that starts on the head or face and spreads down the body. People with measles can spread the virus from four days before to four days after the rash appears. The NMDOH Helpline can also assist New Mexico residents in finding local vaccination options. More information about measles, including prevention and symptoms, is available on the NMDOH website at measles.doh.nm.gov.
The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to a possible measles exposure in Albuquerque after a traveler from South Carolina, later diagnosed with measles, spent a night in the city.
According to NMDOH, the traveler stayed at the Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, from 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 28, through 7 a.m. on Dec. 29. Individuals who were at the hotel during this time may have been exposed to the virus.
“This situation reminds us there continue to be active measles cases across the United States,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for NMDOH. “The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains the best protection against measles.”
Anyone who was at the Quality Inn during the identified time frame should review their measles vaccination status, monitor for symptoms for 21 days after potential exposure and contact a health care provider if symptoms develop.
Individuals experiencing symptoms should stay home to prevent further spread and contact their health care provider or the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) for guidance.
Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 21 days after exposure and often begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes.
These early symptoms are usually followed by a red, spotted rash that starts on the head or face and spreads down the body. People with measles can spread the virus from four days before to four days after the rash appears.
The NMDOH Helpline can also assist New Mexico residents in finding local vaccination options. More information about measles, including prevention and symptoms, is available on the NMDOH website at measles.doh.nm.gov.
