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Measles Alert: Boston Airport Terminal C Exposure
23 Apr
Summary
- Measles exposure occurred in Boston Logan Airport's Terminal C.
- A traveler on JetBlue flight 470 from Fort Lauderdale exposed others.
- Unvaccinated individuals exposed should contact healthcare providers immediately.
Health officials have confirmed a measles exposure incident at Boston Logan International Airport. A traveler carrying the highly contagious disease passed through Terminal C shortly after midnight on April 14.
This individual arrived on JetBlue flight 470 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the night of April 13. After leaving the airport, the traveler departed Massachusetts.
Authorities are advising anyone who was present in Terminal C between 12 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on April 14 to seek medical attention if unvaccinated. These individuals should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and avoid public places.
This event highlights the importance of vaccination, as 94% of children in Suffolk County are vaccinated. Meadles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and a distinctive rash.
