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Measles Case Confirmed in Vaccinated Visitor to Hawaii

3/8/2026

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Hawaii health officials confirmed measles case in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oahu who arrived from a region with known transmission.
Public exposure occurred at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hilo International Airport on dates when symptoms may appear 7–14 days after exposure.
Patient is recovering at home.
Unvaccinated individuals who visited these locations should contact providers immediately.
The best defense against measles is the MMR vaccine.

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Hawaii health officials confirmed measles case in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oahu who arrived from a region with known transmission.
Public exposure occurred at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hilo International Airport on dates when symptoms may appear 7–14 days after exposure.
Patient is recovering at home.
Unvaccinated individuals who visited these locations should contact providers immediately.
The best defense against measles is the MMR vaccine.