A person with measles traveled through PHL Airport between Sunday, Sept. 13 and Monday, Sept. 14, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced on Saturday. The person with measles traveled through Terminal B and F, as well as areas used to connect to other terminals in C, D and E, offic ials said. The traveler with measles did not leave the airport, and was in the facility from 7:25 p.m. on Sunday night to 12:05 a.m. on Monday, officials said. The exposure is not connected to the recent possible measles exposure at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, officials said. Early symptoms of measles include cough, fever, red, watery eyes and then a rash, officials said. Measles can result in pneumonia, brain infection and death. Anyone who may have been exposed to measles at PHL and develops symptoms through Oct. 5, 2026, should contact a doctor immediately. So far in 2026, the Department of Health has reported four measles-related deaths and confirmed 767 measles cases in 38 counties in Pennsylvania. People who are not vaccinated but were born before 1957 or have already had measles are generally considered immune, officials said. The best protection against the measles is to get fully vaccinated. Health officials said the MMR vaccine – which is administered over two doses – boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection. “Given the ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania and other places, it is imperative that everyone who is not up to date on their MMR vaccine gets their vaccine as soon as possible. Remember, this is not just about protecting yourself, it’s about protecting our most vulnerable Philadelphians,” Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson said. In the last month, more than 40,000 doses of the MMR vaccine have been administered in Pennsylvania, as the Commonwealth responds to the measles outbreak. “Babies who are under 1 year old can’t be vaccinated. So our getting vaccinated and having everyone around the child get vaccinated helps protect them” said Communications Director of the Philadelphia Department of Health. If you believe you were exposed to the measles or are experiencing symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately or call the DOH toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258). To learn more, please click here. ...read more read less