The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed a case of measles in a Monmouth County resident who recently returned from international travel.

The case was confirmed on Friday.

Health officials are urging residents to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious disease. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a rash that appears three to five days after symptoms begin.

More information about this particular case, including locations the infected person was said to have visited, can be found HERE.