New Measles Exposure Alerts
Health Officials Issue Measles Exposure Warnings Across Multiple States Following Confirmed Cases
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The infected traveler at Philadelphia International Airport remained inside the airport and moved through Terminal B and Terminal F, with associated areas in Terminals C, D and E, between 7:25 p.m. Sept. 13 and 12:05 a.m. Sept. 14.
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The Philadelphia airport alert followed a separate exposure at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Sept. 11 that included parts of the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
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As of Sunday, Pennsylvania had reported 792 measles cases, including 155 hospitalizations and four deaths; nationwide, 3,471 cases had been reported in 2025, according to the article’s cited state and CDC data.
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Missouri officials said the potential exposure included several specifically identified businesses: Little Ireland and B&H Market in Pacific, Pacific Brew Haus in Pacific, Goodcents in Chesterfield and Bud’s Market; the detailed alert also listed The Cat’s Meow-Soulard and Paddy O’s.
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The Missouri health department said one person with measles can infect nine out of 10 nearby unvaccinated people; early symptoms generally include high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, with a rash developing several days later.
Health officials in Philadelphia and St. Louis have issued urgent measles warnings following confirmed exposures in late September. Newsy Today reported that an infected traveler moved through Philadelphia International Airport terminals on the evening of September 13 into September 14, while ABC 17 News warned of separate exposures at Busch Stadium and multiple businesses in the St. Louis area between September 12 and 14.
Pennsylvania has documented 792 measles cases as of Sunday, including 155 hospitalizations and four deaths. Nationwide, 3,471 cases had been reported in 2025 by that date. Health officials urge anyone unvaccinated, pregnant, immunocompromised, or unsure of their immunity to contact a health provider immediately and watch for symptoms for 21 days.
Philadelphia Airport Alert Follows Hospital Exposure
An infected traveler moved through Philadelphia International Airport between 7:25 p.m. on September 13 and 12:05 a.m. on September 14. NY Post reported the person traveled through Terminal B and Terminal F, with additional exposure in nearby areas of Terminals C, D, and E. This airport warning came after a separate measles case was identified at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on September 11, affecting parts of the neonatal intensive care unit.
St. Louis Businesses and Stadium Named in Exposure Alert
ABC 17 News reported that Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services issued warnings for Busch Stadium and several named businesses in the St. Louis area. The exposure window was September 12 to 14. Specific locations included Little Ireland and B&H Market in Pacific, Pacific Brew Haus in Pacific, Goodcents in Chesterfield, Bud's Market, The Cat's Meow-Soulard, and Paddy O's.
Symptoms Can Spread Rapidly to Unvaccinated People
Missouri health officials warned that one person infected with measles can spread the virus to nine out of 10 nearby unvaccinated people. Early symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. A rash typically develops several days after fever begins. Anyone who was in these locations should monitor closely for 21 days and call a health provider before seeking testing or treatment.
Vulnerable Groups Face Highest Risk of Severe Illness
Health officials are urging certain populations to contact a provider immediately. Those at highest risk include unvaccinated people, anyone unsure of their vaccination status, pregnant women, infants, and immunocompromised individuals. KCUR noted that measles cases are appearing across multiple states, with Kansas reporting two cases linked to travel within the US. People who develop symptoms must isolate to prevent further spread in their communities.
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