The Most Contagious Disease In The World Is Spreading In US Airports
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Key Points:
- Measles cases are rising in the U.S., with recent detections at major airports including Newark Liberty International and Boston Logan International, prompting contact tracing efforts by health departments.
- The Centers for Disease Control reported over 2,000 measles cases in 2025, the highest since 1992, despite the disease being preventable through vaccination.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through airborne particles that can linger for up to two hours, making transmission possible even without direct contact.
- The resurgence is linked to increased vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other global crises, though health officials emphasize vaccines remain safe and effective.
- Travelers are advised to wear masks if feeling
