Map Shows US Measles Cases As Airport Warning Issued
Summary
Measles cases in the U.S. have risen to over 3,400 this year. Health officials warned travelers who passed through Philadelphia International Airport in mid-September that they may have been exposed to the contagious virus.Key Facts
- A person with measles was at Philadelphia International Airport from the evening of September 13 to early morning of September 14 in multiple terminals.
- Pennsylvania is the state with the highest number of measles cases in 2026, reporting 745 cases compared to 16 cases in 2025.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 3,471 confirmed measles cases nationwide as of September 17, exceeding last year’s total cases.
- People who were at the airport during exposure times should check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and rash.
- Infants, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems who may have been exposed are advised to contact a doctor immediately.
- Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, mouth spots, and a spreading rash.
- The virus can cause serious problems like pneumonia or brain swelling, especially in young children and vulnerable groups.
- Five states have reported no measles cases so far in 2026: Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
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