A person with measles flew into Logan last week, Boston health officials say
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Key Points:
- A person infected with measles passed through Boston's Logan International Airport Terminal C between midnight and 2:30 a.m. on April 14, potentially exposing others to the virus.
- Health officials are identifying and contacting people who may have been exposed, urging unvaccinated individuals to monitor for symptoms and avoid public places for 21 days until May 5.
- The Boston Public Health Commission emphasized that the MMR vaccine, which is up to 97% effective, remains the best protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Measles is rare in Massachusetts, with only two confirmed cases this year, but outbreaks are increasing elsewhere, prompting officials to encourage vaccination for all, especially those unsure of their immunization status.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes, and typically begins with flu-like symptoms followed by a spreading rash.
