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Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Measles

Measles is preventable

It spreads easily and can be serious—but the MMR vaccine offers strong protection. Whether you're traveling, think you’ve been exposed, or just want to stay informed, this site provides the guidance you need to protect yourself and your community.

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Measles Exposures in New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting the public to possible measles exposures.

Anyone unvaccinated or at risk should monitor for symptoms for 21 days from the exposure date. As of April 11, no related cases have been reported.

The table below lists confirmed dates, times, and locations of potential exposure and will be updated as needed.

Location
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
Monitor for Symptoms Until
Location
Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 175
Traveling Southbound from New York Penn Station to Washington, DC
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM – March 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 10, 2025 - Complete
Location
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, Emergency Department
1 Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM – March 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 12, 2025
Location
Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal A
(Waited in Starbucks prior to departure)
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM – March 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM – March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 15, 2025
April 17, 2025
Location
Marriott Park Ridge
300 Brae Blvd, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM – March 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 17, 2025
Location
Starbucks
191 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM – March 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 16, 2025
Location
Sean O'Casey's Irish Pub
(Located in Marriott Park Ridge)
300 Brae Blvd, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM – March 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 16, 2025
Location
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center – Emergency Department
230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM – March 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 17, 2025
Location
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center – Radiology/Laboratory Department
230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
March 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM – March 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 17, 2025
Location
Thomas Edison Service Area (NJT Southbound)
Milepost: 92.9 between Interchanges 11 & 12, Woodbridge Twp, Middlesex County
Date & Timeframe of Exposure
April 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM – April 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Monitor for Symptoms Until
April 26, 2025
  • April 11, 2025 - NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of Potential Exposures from Two Unrelated Measles Cases, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines [English] [Spanish]

  • April 2, 2025 - NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Potential Exposures from a Non-NJ Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines [English] [Spanish]

  • March 28, 2025 - NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of Potential Exposures from Two Unrelated Measles Cases, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines [English] [Spanish]

Measles Information

How it Spreads

Measles is easily spread from person to person. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk.

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Vaccination and Prevention

Measles can be prevented with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine is very safe and effective.

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Exposed to Measles?

Learn what to do if you have been in a situation where you could catch the virus.

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Measles and Travel

Measles cases in the United States typically originate from unvaccinated international travelers. Protect yourself with the MMR vaccine before travel.
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Information for Health Care Professionals

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