By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews

Boston city health officials reported a confirmed measles case in a Northeastern University student who lives in Boston.

Exposures at Northeastern University occurred from January 3 through January 6, 2020. The student frequented many locations on campus including dormitories, dining halls and classrooms.

Additional exposures to this individual may have occurred at the below specified locations and times in Boston:

  • Friday, January 3rd – 8:50pm to 11:30pm
    Logan International Airport Terminal E
  • Saturday, January 4th – 1:00pm to 3:30pm
    Blick Art Materials, 333 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
  • Saturday, January 4th – 2:00pm to 5:00pm
    Tatte Bakery & Café at the Marino Center, 369 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
  • Saturday, January 4th – 12:45pm to 3:00pm
    Wollaston Market in the Marino Center, 369 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
  • Saturday, January 4th – 9:00pm to 11:15pm
    Wollaston Market in the Marino Center, 369 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
  • Sunday, January 5th – 11:55am to 2:30pm
    CVS, 231 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
  • Monday, January 6th – 7:00am to 9:30am
    Rebecca’s Café at Churchill Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

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  • Monday, January 6th – 3:30pm to 7:30pm
    AT&T Store, 699 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
  • Monday, January 6th – 5:30pm to 8:00pm
    UNIQLO, Newbury 341 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115
  • Monday, January 6th – 6:00pm to 8:30pm
    Brandy Melville, 351 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115
  • Monday, January 6th – 6:30pm to 9:00pm
    Amelia’s Taqueria, 1076 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
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Northeastern University continues to investigate any potential infections and encourage any student with concern over a possible illness to contact or come to the University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) for assessment.

People who were at these locations could become ill until January 24 – January 27, 2020 (up to 21 days following potential exposure). Anyone who was exposed and is unclear of their immunization status or begins to develop symptoms of measles should call their healthcare provider.

“Measles is a dangerous disease and can cause serious complications, but it is preventable. The best way for everyone to protect themselves is to get vaccinated. If you don’t know your immunity status, call your healthcare provider,” said BPHC Medical Director, Dr. Jennifer Lo.

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This is Boston’s second confirmed case of measles in a City resident in the past 3 months. A Boston resident was diagnosed with the disease on October 6, 2019. Prior to that case, there had been no cases of measles among Boston residents since 2013.