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A case of contagious measles was confirmed in an adult in Louisiana after exposure at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, prompting health advisories and emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent the highly contagious disease.
Health officials in Washington, D.C. are warning of a potential measles exposure at Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a person with a confirmed case of measles traveled through both airports. The exposure occurred in the international arrivals area of Dulles and terminal A at Reagan National Airport. Measles is highly contagious and symptoms can appear 7 to 14 days after exposure. Health agencies advise those who may have been exposed to be on alert for symptoms until Jan. 25 and to contact healthcare providers if symptoms develop.