TThe child was examined at the Children‘s Hospital on January 6. Individuals possibly exposed to the infection at the hospital will be contacted.

The airlines that transported the child on January 5th have also been informed, and passengers will receive information about the potential risk of infection.

Measles is an extremely contagious viral disease that spreads from the respiratory tract. Symptoms may manifest in infected individuals 1-3 weeks after exposure. Individuals who have been vaccinated against measles or have previously had measles are unlikely to become infected. However, if they do, symptoms are usually mild. On the other hand, those who are unvaccinated are at significant risk of infection and illness.

If you have been notified of possible exposure and develop symptoms such as fever, cold-like symptoms, eye redness, and/or a skin rash in the next 2-3 weeks, especially if you have not been vaccinated or previously had measles, we strongly advise you to contact your doctor or healthcare provider by phone (1700 in the capital area) or through the Heilsuvera.is web chat. Please avoid visiting a clinic or healthcare center without prior contact.

If you believe you are unvaccinated and wish to receive the measles vaccine, contact your doctor or a healthcare provider by phone (1700 in the capital area) or through the Heilsuvera web chat. Note that vaccination after exposure must be administered no later than January 8 for exposure on the flight and January 9 for exposure at the hospital.

More information about measles can be found on the Directorate of Health’s website

The Chief Epidemiologist