Person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport on Fourth of July, officials say
A July 4 traveler at Philadelphia International Airport tested positive for measles, prompting health officials to trace exposures.
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Coverage from USA Today, Yahoo Life UK, AOL.com, Courier-Post and Patch focuses on what measles is, how exposure might have occurred at the airport, and guidance for anyone who was in the terminal that day. Officials will continue monitoring the situation, advise travelers to watch for symptoms and direct them to health resources as the investigation proceeds.
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Quick answers
What is measles?
Coverage from USA Today provides an overview, describing measles as a highly contagious viral disease.
Who could be exposed to the virus?
Travelers who were at Philadelphia International Airport on July 4 are identified as potentially exposed, according to the Courier-Post and Patch.
What should someone who thinks they were exposed do?
Yahoo Life UK advises checking for symptoms and contacting health officials for further guidance.
Coverage (5)
- What are measles? Officials tracking exposure in Philadelphia USA Today · 4d ago
- Was I exposed to measles in Philadelphia? What to know now Yahoo Life UK · 4d ago
- What to know about lateste measles exposure in Philadelphia AOL.com · 4d ago
- July 4 holiday travelers at Philly airport may have measles exposure Courier-Post · 4d ago
- Measles Exposure At Philadelphia Airport On July 4 Possible Patch · 4d ago
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