Measles Exposure Alerts Expanded to More Regions

Health officials in the U.S. and Canada have issued alerts about recent measles exposures tied to both residents and travelers. In New Jersey, a Passaic County resident with a recent international travel history was diagnosed, with potential exposure at Chilton Medical Center, though officials state it is not linked to other cases and is not an outbreak. Colorado reported exposures at Monarch Mountain at the Crest Gift Shop, as well as in Gunnison and Almont, bringing the state's total to 16 cases this year, mostly among the unvaccinated. New Mexico reported a potential exposure after an out-of-state child visited Santa Fe while contagious. In York Region, Canada, public health officials warn of multiple exposure sites amidst a provincial surge, particularly risking infants, pregnant people, and the immunocompromised. Authorities across all areas urge monitoring for classic measles symptoms, prompt communication with healthcare providers if symptoms arise, and staying current on MMR vaccination.