officials warn of potential exposure in Boston, Westborough
The Boston Globe••health
Key Points:
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the CDC and local partners, is identifying and notifying individuals potentially exposed to measles at specific locations in December, including Logan Airport terminals and a hotel in Westborough.
- Measles cases in the US have surged to nearly 2,000 across 44 jurisdictions this year, marking the highest number in over a decade, with three confirmed deaths, highlighting the risks posed by declining vaccination rates.
- Public health officials emphasize that measles is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination, urging those exposed to contact healthcare providers before visiting medical facilities to avoid further spread.
- The MMR vaccine, administered in two doses, is 97% effective in preventing measles, and health authorities
