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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Travelers wait in a line that stretches to the parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport on March 28, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Philadelphia is facing a second possible measles expos...
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