Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport

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Monday, July 13, 2026
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Health officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport during Fourth of July travel.

The Health Department says a person with measles traveled through the airport on July 4.

The potential exposure was tracked to terminals A, B and C between 7:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

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Officials are warning anyone who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status, and watch for symptoms.

Early measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and red watery eyes, followed by a rash.

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