Officials warn of possible measles exposure at Philly airport, 30th Street Station
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning travelers of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, 30th Street Station and an Amtrak train.
In a statement released on Monday, Jan. 12, a spokesperson revealed that a person with measles was traveling through Philadelphia and warned of a possible measles exposure at the following locations at the following times:
- Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal A East – Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- 30th Street Station – Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, from 8:15 p.m. to 11:25 p.m.
- Amtrak Northeast Regional Train Southbound – 175 – From the scheduled stop in Philadelphia at 9:23 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. This train also had scheduled stops between Boston, Massachusetts – South Station and Washington, DC – Union Station.
“We believe there is no threat to the general public associated with this case of measles,” Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson said. “We encourage people who were possibly exposed to take action if they are not protected against measles. Many countries, including travel destinations, are experiencing measles outbreaks, so the potential for travel-related measles cases and subsequent outbreaks in the United States has increased. We strongly encourage parents to get their children fully vaccinated as soon as they are able. People planning to travel outside the United States should speak with their doctor about their travel plans and vaccinations needed.”
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk.
Early symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and red, puffy eyes, followed by a rash. Health officials said in some cases, measles could lead to pneumonia, brain infection and death.
Generally, those who were born before 1957, have already had measles or received two doses of the MMR vaccine or another measles-containing vaccine are immune to the virus.
If someone is not protected against measles, they can get the virus up to two hours after someone else with measles left the same room or airspace.
For more information about measles, visit the CDC website. In addition, the Philadelphia Health Department will post updates on exposures on phila.gov/measles as needed.
