Well tonight the State Department of Health is warning of *** measles exposure at *** Philadelphia airport over the Fourth of July holiday. This happened actually on Saturday, the 4th at Terminal ***, B, and C. This was between 7:30 in the morning and 11:15, so anyone who is not protected against measles and was in that area during that time could develop symptoms as late as July. July 25th and right now measles have been steadily rising in Pennsylvania with over 105 confirmed cases so far this year. Lancaster County is leading the state with *** total of 63 cases this year. The state health department just releasing new data confirming as of today, state leaders, they say this growing outbreak is highlighting the need for vaccinations.

Measles exposure reported at Philadelphia airport during July 4 holiday

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Updated: 4:29 PM EDT Jul 13, 2026

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning about potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on July 4. The exposure occurred on Saturday, July 4, at Terminals A, B, and C between 7:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Health officials said anyone who was in those areas during that time and is not protected against measles could develop symptoms as late as July 25. Measles cases have been steadily rising in Pennsylvania, with 105 confirmed cases reported so far this year. As of Friday, Lancaster County leads the state with 63 cases. State leaders said the growing outbreak highlights the need for vaccinations. Another case update from the Department of Health is expected later on Monday.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning about potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on July 4.

The exposure occurred on Saturday, July 4, at Terminals A, B, and C between 7:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Health officials said anyone who was in those areas during that time and is not protected against measles could develop symptoms as late as July 25.

the pennsylvania department of health is warning about potential measles exposure at philadelphia international airport on july 4.

Measles cases have been steadily rising in Pennsylvania, with 105 confirmed cases reported so far this year. As of Friday, Lancaster County leads the state with 63 cases.

State leaders said the growing outbreak highlights the need for vaccinations. Another case update from the Department of Health is expected later on Monday.