Measles exposure warning issued for Newark Airport as officials urge vaccination

Measles exposure warning issued for Newark Airport as officials urge vaccination

Health officials warn of confirmed case in May 12 traveler

Passengers arrive at Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on May 7, 2025. Health officials are now reporting a potential measles outbreak at the airport. (KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)

The state health department noted the following times and locations where exposure could have potentially occurred: Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal B – May 12, 2025, between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. (KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)

Measles symptoms can include high fever; cough; runny nose; red, watery eyes; and a rash that first appears on the face and spreads down the body. (iStock)