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Phila. health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport
6abc Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has announced a second possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, unrelated to a recent exposure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
- The exposure occurred in terminals B, F, and connecting areas to terminals C, D, and E between 7:25 pm on September 13 and 12:05 am on September 14.
- The infected individual was traveling through the airport but did not leave the premises, prompting health officials to advise exposed travelers to verify their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
- Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson emphasized the importance of being up to date on measles vaccinations to protect individuals and the community, especially amid ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania.
- Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left, highlighting the need for vigilance and vaccination.
