2nd possible measles exposure reported in Philadelphia at airport
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Key Points:
- Philadelphia faces a second potential measles exposure linked to an individual who passed through Philadelphia International Airport, unrelated to a recent case at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
- The exposure occurred in Terminals B and F and connecting areas from 7:25 p.m. on Sept. 13 to 12:05 a.m. on Sept. 14, with the individual remaining within the airport premises.
- Health officials emphasize the importance of being up to date on vaccinations, noting that fully vaccinated individuals have minimal risk and help protect vulnerable populations.
- Pennsylvania has reported 767 measles cases this year, including 150 hospitalizations and four deaths, marking a significant increase in cases statewide.
- Nationwide, measles cases have surpassed 3,000 in 2026 across 45 states and D.C., with the CDC recommending two doses of the MMR vaccine for effective protection.
