WASHINGTON — D.C. officials have confirmed a second case of the measles in the District.
The newest case is not related to the outbreak in California and there is no indication that the two measles cases are related.
Department of Health officials have contacted anyone who could have been exposed to the infected person and are recommending vaccinations if they are not already immune.
They are encouraging all residents who are unsure of their vaccination status to get vaccinated.
Measles is highly contagious and includes the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Pink or red eyes
- Cough
- Red, blotchy rash that appears on the third or seventh day beginning on the face and spreading to the rest of the body.
The disease can be more severe in adults and infants.
Measles is spread by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of an infected person or through air from an infected person’s cough or sneeze.
Symptoms can appear from 7 to 21 days, but most commonly at 14 days after exposure.
