Boston Area Adult Contracts Measles After Travel

A measles case has been identified in an adult within the greater Boston area. The individual's vaccination history is uncertain, and health officials report the infection might have been contracted during overseas travel. State and local authorities are now engaged in identifying individuals who may have been exposed to the virus in the region.

Separately, a child diagnosed with measles out of state has not returned to Massachusetts and is not believed to have exposed anyone in the state. This situation arises as significant measles outbreaks have been reported elsewhere, including Texas and South Carolina. Despite these concerns, Massachusetts maintains a robust vaccination coverage, with over 96 percent of kindergarteners vaccinated against measles as of the most recent school year data.