Overview
- A measles-positive traveler who is not a New Jersey resident passed through Newark Liberty’s Terminals B and C on Dec. 19 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- State health authorities are working with local partners to identify and notify contacts, with updates to be posted on the NJDOH measles information site.
- As of Dec. 26, officials report no additional New Jersey cases linked to this exposure, and those potentially exposed could develop symptoms through Jan. 2, 2026.
- People who may have been exposed or who develop symptoms should call a healthcare provider or local health department before seeking in-person care, and unvaccinated individuals are advised to get the MMR vaccine.
- Measles spreads through the air and can linger for up to two hours, symptoms typically begin 10–12 days after exposure, and severe complications are more likely in the unvaccinated, young children, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.