There was a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport - Inquirer.com
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has warned of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on September 13-14, affecting Terminals B, F, C, D, and E. This incident is separate from recent exposures at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and officials urge exposed individuals to check vaccination status and monitor symptoms.
Why it matters
This public health alert highlights the ongoing risk of measles transmission, particularly for vulnerable populations, and underscores the critical importance of vaccination amidst a significant measles outbreak in Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is notifying travelers and others who may have been exposed. This incident is unrelated to the recent measles exposures at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia , the department said in a news release.
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The airport exposure occurred in Terminals B and F, and in areas connecting to Terminals C, D, and E, on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 7:25 p.m. to Monday, Sept. 14, at 12:05 a.m.
A person with measles was traveling through Philadelphia and stayed in the airport, according to the health department. Officials are encouraging anyone who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status and monitor symptoms.
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