Measles Diagnosed in the Boston Area: Potential Exposure in Multiple Locations

Mbadachusetts health authorities confirmed a case of measles in the Boston metropolitan area on Sunday, March 31, 2019. During the infectious period, the person went to places where other people might have been to be exposed.

Tuesday 3/26

1:40 pm – 4:40 pm – Plymouth, MA
KKatie's Burger Bar
38 Main Street Ext, Plymouth, MA 02360

Wednesday 3/27

8:40 am – 10:45 am – Waltham, MA
Starbucks
12 Market Pl Dr, Waltham, MA 02451

14:05 – 16:20 – Framingham, MA
Framingham Service Plaza on I-90 going West

Thursday 3/28

8:50 am – 11:10 am – Waltham, MA
Staples
800 Lexington St Waltham, Mbadachusetts 02451

9:10 am – 11:15 am – Waltham, MA
Dunkin '
Wal-Lex Shopping Center
876A Lexington St

11:55 am – 2:05 pm – Hyannis, MA
Whole foods
990 Lyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601

14:00 – 16:05 – Braintree, MA
Target
250 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184

"The measles virus is currently causing significant measles outbreaks at the national and international levels.The absence of vaccination, combined with national and international travel, has resulted in the spread of the disease. "said Dr. Catherine Brown, an epidemiologist in the state of Mbadachusetts. "Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself from this disease."

People who are not immunized and who went to any of the places at the specified dates and times are at risk of contracting measles. It is advisable to contact their health care provider to confirm their immunization status.