Measles Outbreaks Trigger Health Agencies to Be on High Alert

Published on January 18, 2024

Health officials in several U.S. cities and states are on alert after multiple outbreaks of measles were reported, including at two major airports. There were eight cases confirmed in Philadelphia since December 2023, while an individual with measles traveled to two Washington, D.C.-area airports in recent days. Cases have also been identified in New Jersey, Kansas City, Delaware, and Washington state, according to various media reports. For the New Jersey incident, officials said they are working to identify the source. “No direct link has been identified to the ongoing measles outbreak in Philadelphia,” a statement from the state’s health agency said....

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