Health officials warn of measles exposure at Boise Airport
Idaho Statesman • • health
Key Points:
- Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Boise Airport on the morning of Sunday, March 29, involving a highly contagious traveler.
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is notifying individuals who shared flights with the infected person.
- Measles spreads through the air and can infect unvaccinated people up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area.
- Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, and rash, with severe cases potentially causing pneumonia, brain infection, or death.
- Health officials urge travelers to consult healthcare providers about the MMR vaccine, which is recommended for children and certain infants before international travel.
