Measles exposure warning issued for Newark Airport as officials urge vaccination

Travelers were warned of possible measles exposure after a case was confirmed in an individual who traveled through the airport on May 12.

The department noted the following times and locations where exposure could have potentially occurred.

As of May 15, the health department confirmed that no additional associated cases have been identified in New Jersey.

Measles symptoms can include high fever; cough; runny nose; red, watery eyes; and a rash that first appears on the face and spreads down the body.

The NJDOH stressed that the most effective way to prevent measles is to receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, as the highest-risk group includes unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals.

One dose can be given to infants aged six to 11 months before travel. Two more doses can be administered after their first birthday, according to officials.