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two cases measles Two major testing sites in the United States Airport Another busy few days of holiday travel.
In a separate press release, it was confirmed that in Newark Liberty International Airport exist new jersey Another one is in Boston Logan International Airport.
The Newark case was confirmed on December 12 and involves a person who traveled in Terminals B and C between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. that day.
The individual is a non-New Jersey resident who became infected upon arrival.
“We urge individuals, especially parents, guardians, health care providers and caregivers, to know the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.” New Jersey health officials said in a statement.
In addition, on the afternoon of December 11, a person who took an American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Boston Logan Airport was infected.
this Cambridge Department of Public Health A press release is issued to warn people of potential symptoms.
“The tourist stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Westboro in Westboro and departed the state on JetBlue Flight 117 at 9:19 p.m. on December 12, bound for Las Vegas via Logan Airport.”
Although measles is highly contagious, officials say the risk to most Massachusetts residents is low because of the state’s high vaccination rates.
Early symptoms of measles usually appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and may resemble a cold.
“Two to four days after the initial symptoms appear, a rash will appear on the skin. The rash usually appears first on the head and then moves downwards. The rash usually lasts a few days and then disappears in the same order,” the release states.
As of December 30, there have been 2,065 confirmed cases of measles in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
There were also 49 outbreaks reported in 2025, with 88% of confirmed cases associated with outbreaks. Measles rates have been on the rise in recent years, and unsubstantiated anti-vaccination claims have flooded the media.
In September, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group hand-picked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., held a vote MMRV vaccine no longer recommended Suitable for children under four years old.
Kennedy had Said before The vaccine “causes deaths every year.” In addition, the President Donald Trump Says people should get the MMR vaccine, which combines measles, mumps and rubella.
“It appears that when you mix them, there can be problems. It’s actually a known fact that if you keep them separate, there won’t be problems.” He did not cite any scientific basis for his September claims, adding: “It’s based on how I feel.”