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2nd Possible Measles Exposure Reported in Philadelphia at Airport
Officials said the two exposures are unrelated, and fully vaccinated Philadelphians have little to fear, health commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson said.
- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health warned of two unrelated measles exposures this month, urging residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms following potential contact.
- One exposure occurred at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on September 11, while a second involved an individual passing through the Philadelphia International Airport from September 13 to September 14.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 97% protection against measles, while one dose offers 93% effectiveness.
- Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson stated that fully vaccinated individuals have little to fear, emphasizing that staying current with vaccinations protects vulnerable populations.
- Nationwide, measles cases have surpassed 3,000 in 2026, with kindergartner vaccination rates lagging at 92.4% during the 2025 to 2026 school year, according to federal data.
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2nd possible measles exposure reported in Philadelphia at airport
Philadelphia is facing a second possible measles exposure after an individual passed through the Philadelphia International Airport, health officials warned.
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2nd possible measles exposure reported in Philadelphia at airport - Regional Media News
(NEW YORK) - Philadelphia is facing a second possible measles exposure, the city's Department of Public Health warned over the weekend. Health officials said an individual with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport and that the case is not connected to the recent exposure that [...]
Health officials warn of a measles exposure at the Philly airport
Health officials reported a possible measles exposure on Sep. 13-14 at the Philadelphia International Airport. A traveler passing through the city stopped in Terminals B and F and passed through Terminals C, D and E.
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