~ Boston, MA - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) have reported that a person with measles visited Terminal C at Logan Airport in the early hours of Tuesday, April 14. The individual arrived in Boston on JetBlue Airways flight 470 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at 8:54 PM on Monday, April 13. BPHC and DPH are currently working with local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to the virus.

According to the press release, unvaccinated individuals who were potentially exposed should contact their healthcare provider immediately. They are also advised to avoid public places such as schools, work, public transit, and stores for 21 days and monitor for symptoms until May 5, 2026.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be prevented by vaccination. In Suffolk County, where Boston is located, DPH data shows that 94% of children have been fully vaccinated against measles. This vaccine is up to 97% effective in preventing measles and protecting against severe disease.

The infected individual left Logan Airport in a privately owned vehicle and traveled out of state after their visit to Terminal C between 12:00 AM and 2:30 AM on April 14. At this time, there are no other known exposure points in Boston. The number of confirmed measles cases among Massachusetts residents remains at two for this year.

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Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated against measles. "This case underscores the continued importance of obtaining the MMR vaccine," she said. "The MMR vaccine is highly effective at preventing measles infection and also protects against mumps and rubella."

Measles begins with flu-like symptoms such as coughing, high fever, runny nose, and red watery eyes, followed by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the face to the rest of the body. The virus is easily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can also be transmitted through contact with surfaces or items that have been contaminated with the virus within two hours of exposure.

The Boston Public Health Commission is actively preparing for potential measles exposure in the city. This includes working with schools to ensure children are vaccinated and partnering with hospitals and healthcare providers. BPHC also has experienced nurses who are trained in case monitoring and contact tracing for measles.

BPHC and DPH are urging individuals who do not know their measles immunization status to get vaccinated with at least one dose of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. For more information and guidance on measles, visit boston.gov/measles. Healthcare providers who suspect a case of measles should immediately call their local health department or Massachusetts DPH at 617-983-6800 for recommendations and testing guidance.

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