Measles Exposure Alert in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a notice alerting residents to potential measles exposure following a diagnosis in an out-of-state visitor who traveled through Boston and Westborough on December 11-12, 2025. The individual visited Logan Airport (Terminals B and C), and the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough. This alert serves as a public health announcement to inform individuals who may have been exposed and to provide guidance on next steps.

Individuals who visited the specified locations during the stated times and are not immune to measles are advised to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they develop symptoms, such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a subsequent rash. The notice emphasizes the highly contagious nature of measles and the importance of vaccination, referencing a significant increase in cases nationwide in 2025. Healthcare providers are urged to take precautions to avoid further transmission when patients present with symptoms.