Measles Concern After Infected Traveler Visits Newark Airport

Someone who was sick with measles, a very contagious sickness, traveled through Newark Airport on October 19.

They were in Terminal B between 2:15 pm and 5:30 pm.

If you were there too, you might have been exposed to the measles virus.

Measles is spread through the air from coughs or sneezes.

It can cause a fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash.

For some people, measles can lead to serious problems like pneumonia or swelling in the brain.

It usually takes about 10 to 14 days after being exposed for symptoms to appear.

Health officials are asking people who might have been exposed to watch for these signs and to make sure they are vaccinated with the MMR shot.

This is happening at a time when measles cases are increasing in the US.