World’s Most Contagious Virus Detected at 2 Major US Airports Amid Peak Holiday Traffic

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‎Health officials have confirmed that a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month tested positive for measles, one of the most contagious infectious diseases in the world. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) said the individual was present in Terminals B and C on December 12, potentially exposing other travelers and airport workers.
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‎A traveler at Newark Liberty International Airport tested positive for measles, prompting health warnings as US cases rise during peak holiday travel and vaccination rates decline.
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‎Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually develops three to five days after symptoms begin. The rash typically starts as flat red spots on the face near the hairline and gradually spreads to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet. Because the virus is airborne, it can spread through coughing or sneezing and may remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area.
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‎Officials urged anyone who believes they may have been exposed to contact their healthcare provider before visiting a hospital or medical facility. NJDOH said it is working closely with local health officials on contact tracing efforts to notify potentially exposed individuals and identify any additional exposure locations. Those who are not fully vaccinated or who have never previously had measles are considered most at risk.
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‎Although measles is highly contagious, infection generally provides immunity lasting for decades, while the CDC says the two-dose measles vaccine offers lifelong protection. New Jersey has recorded 11 confirmed measles cases this year, as the holiday season brings increased travel, with AAA estimating that 8.03 million people will fly across the United States.
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‎Newark is not the only major airport reporting measles exposure. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that a visitor from Texas was diagnosed with measles after flying into Boston Logan International Airport on Christmas Eve. The traveler was on American Airlines Flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth. As of December 30, the CDC reported 2,065 measles cases nationwide, affecting every state except Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and West Virginia. The US had declared measles eliminated 25 years ago, but falling vaccination rates have weakened herd immunity, leading to the highest number of cases seen in three decades.

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