Major airport reports city's second measles exposure in one week

Key Points:

• Philadelphia reported two possible measles exposures within a week, the latest occurring at Philadelphia International Airport terminals B and F between Sept. 13-14, involving a traveler who did not leave the airport.
• The first exposure was at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Sept. 11, affecting multiple locations including the NICU West and main cafeteria, with health officials working to provide preventative antibody treatment to potentially exposed infants.
• Philadelphia health officials emphasized the importance of being up to date on measles vaccinations, noting that fully vaccinated individuals have little to fear and help protect vulnerable populations.
• The health department advised those exposed who are not immune, unsure of their vaccination status, infants, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals to contact a doctor promptly for potential treatment.
• Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe complications; Pennsylvania recently confirmed two measles-related deaths in unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the critical role of the MMR vaccine in prevention.