Measles exposure warning issued for Newark airport as officials urge vaccination
After the air traffic control crisis last week, health officials now report a possible measles outbreak at Newark New Jersey airport.
Travelers were warned about the possible exposure to measles after a case was confirmed in a person who traveled through the airport on May 12.
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The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) published a notice on Thursday that addressed the situation, detailing that the newly identified measles case was a non -Jersey resident that visited the state while it was infectious.
Passengers arrive at Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on May 7, 2025. Health officials now report a possible measles outbreak at the airport. (Kena Betancur/News through Getty Images)
The department noticed the following times and locations where the exhibition could have occurred potentially.
- Newark Liberty International Airport, B – May 12, 2025, between 12:30 pm and 4 pm
Infected people could see the symptoms developed until June 2.
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The NJDOH urged parents and caregivers to take into account the symptoms and to keep up with measles vaccination, papers and rubella (MMR) to prevent the “highly contagious virus” from spreading.
The State Health Department indicated the following times and locations where the exhibition could have happened potentially: Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal B – May 12, 2025, between 12:30 pm (Kena Betancur/News through Getty Images)
If symptoms or exposure arise, NJDOH recommends that people communicate with your medical care provider before presenting a medical office or emergency department.
As of May 15, the Health Department confirmed that no additional associated cases have been identified in New Jersey.
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Measles symptoms may include high fever; cough; rhinorrhea; Red, aqueous eyes; and an eruption that appears first in the face and extends through the body.
The virus is transmitted through particles by coughing or sneezing, and can remain in the air up to two hours after an infected person has left the area.
Measles symptoms may include high fever; cough; rhinorrhea; Red, aqueous eyes; and an eruption that appears first in the face and extends through the body. (Istock)
The NJDOH emphasized that the most effective way to prevent measles is to receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, since the highest risk group includes individuals not vaccinated and partially vaccinated.
The department encourages all people to vaccinate before traveling internationally.
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You can administer a dose to babies from six to 11 months before the trip. Two more doses can be administered after their first birthday, according to officials.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for News Digital.