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Travelers who visited Philadelphia International Airport last week might have been exposed to measles, Pennsylvania health officials said Friday.

A person with a suspected case of measles was in the airport on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 and may have exposed others, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a release. The state's health department is notifying residents who were on flights with the person.

Andrey Popov, TNS

Measles is a highly contagious disease, but can be prevented through vaccinations. It can be spread through coughing, sneezing or other contact with the mucus or saliva of an infected person.

Symptoms can occur one to three weeks after exposure. They often include rash, high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.

The potential exposures occurred at the following locations and times:

Wednesday, Oct. 2, Terminal F from 6:30 p.m. to midnight

Thursday, Oct. 3, Terminal F from 4 p.m. to midnight

Thursday, Oct. 3, Terminal A from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3, Terminal A/B shuttle bus from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Pennsylvania has confirmed 15 cases of the measles so far this year. The Centers for Disease Control have confirmed 1,250 cases of the measles this year.

If you believe you might have been exposed and are experiencing symptoms, contact your doctor or call 1-877-PA-HEALTH.

DELAWARE HEALTH