~ 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. Unvaccinated individuals who were potentially exposed are advised to contact their healthcare provider immediately and avoid public places for 21 days.

According to the press release, measles vaccination is highly effective in preventing the virus and protecting against severe illness. In Suffolk County, where Boston is located, 94% of children have been fully vaccinated against measles based on DPH data. This means that vaccinated individuals are at a low risk for contracting the virus.

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Anyone who spent time in Terminal C at Logan Airport between 12:00 AM and 2:30 AM on April 14 may have been exposed to measles. The infected individual left the airport in a privately owned vehicle and traveled out of state. 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.

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

Measles is a highly contagious virus that starts with flu-like symptoms such as coughing, high fever, runny nose, and red eyes. This is followed by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the face to the rest of the body. The virus can easily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or by touching surfaces or items that have been contaminated within 2 hours of exposure. Measles infection can occur 7-21 days after direct or indirect contact with an infected person.

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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, partnering with hospitals and healthcare providers, and maintaining updated operational plans in case of an outbreak. 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 the latest information and guidance on measles, visit boston.gov/measles. Healthcare providers who suspect a case of measles should immediately contact their local health department or Massachusetts DPH at 617-983-6800 for recommendations and testing guidance.

As cases of measles continue to rise across the country, it is crucial for individuals to ensure they are vaccinated against this highly contagious virus to prevent its spread and serious illness.

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