Measles Outbreaks Trigger Health Agencies to Be on High Alert

Health officials in several U.S. cities and states are on alert after multiple outbreaks of measles.
Measles Outbreaks Trigger Health Agencies to Be on High Alert
A sign warns of the dangers of measles in the reception area of an office in Arizona. Tom Stathis/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Health officials in several U.S. cities and states are on alert after multiple outbreaks of measles were reported, including at two major airports.

There were eight cases confirmed in Philadelphia since December 2023, while an individual with measles traveled to two Washington, D.C.-area airports in recent days. Cases have also been identified in New Jersey, Kansas City, Delaware, and Washington state, according to various media reports.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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