Measles case reported in Clark County visitor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 12, 2024
LAS VEGAS — The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting a confirmed case of measles has been reported in a visitor to Clark County. The person traveled from out of state, and the potential exposure occurred between Monday, April 1, and Saturday, April 6. The Health District does not have information about the person’s immunization status or current condition.
The Health District is informing individuals and the public who were at the locations listed below that they may have been exposed to measles. Because measles can be highly contagious, people who may have been exposed should review their immunization status and contact their health care providers if they are not fully immunized against measles or have not already had the disease.
- MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89108 on Monday, April 1 through Saturday, April 6.
Additional locations visited by the individual in the MGM include:
- Grand Wok Noodle Bar on Monday, April 1 at approximately 5 p.m.
- International Smoke Restaurant on Tuesday, April 2 at approximately 5 p.m.
- MGM Fitness Center on Tuesday, April 2 at approximately 9 a.m.
- Ka Cirque de Soleil on Tuesday, April 2
- The food court at MGM on Wednesday, April 3
- Harry Reid International Airport (Terminal 1) on Saturday, April 6 arriving at approximately 6 a.m. and departing at approximately 9 a.m. from the A7 — A15 Gate area.
It is important to note that measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air after a person who is infected leaves the area.
In addition to these known locations, the individual visited locations throughout Las Vegas and Henderson. Measles symptoms can develop within seven to 21 days after exposure. People who may have been exposed should also contact their health care providers if they develop a rash with fever or other symptoms consistent with measles within 21 days after their visit to these locations. It is recommended that anyone with symptoms contact a health care provider’s office before entering a health care facility to allow the facility to make appropriate arrangements to ensure the illness is not spread.
Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, with the distinctive rash usually appearing one to four days after the early symptoms. Measles can spread approximately four days before the rash appears and four days after. The measles vaccine is highly effective in preventing illness. For more information about the vaccine visit CDC | Vaccine for Measles. To make an appointment at a Health District vaccine clinic, go to www.snhd.info/immunizations.
The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.