Major US airports detected measles cases during this year's peak holiday travel season
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Key Points:
- Multiple major U.S. airports, including Raleigh-Durham, Boston Logan, Newark Liberty, and Denver International, reported measles cases or potential exposure during the peak holiday travel season in December.
- Health departments coordinate closely with local authorities to identify exposure locations and timelines through patient interviews and travel itinerary reviews.
- Measles cases are immediately reportable upon suspicion, even without laboratory confirmation, and require thorough investigation by health officials to confirm and trace contacts.
- As of December 30, 2025, the U.S. reported 2,065 measles cases with 11% requiring hospitalization and three confirmed deaths, highlighting the virus's high contagion during increased travel periods.
- Measles spreads through airborne transmission
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