First Massachusetts Case of Measles in 2024: International Traveler Visits New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Leads to Multiple Cases

Worcester County, Massachusetts United States of America
167 measles cases reported in US in 2024, surpasses annual number since 2019
First confirmed case of measles in Massachusetts since early 2020
International traveler visited several locations in New Hampshire and Vermont while infectious
Large measles outbreaks ongoing in Europe and other parts of the world
Massachusetts Department of Public Health urges individuals to contact healthcare provider for recommendations
Measles is highly contagious and can be prevented through vaccination
Three cases reported in New Hampshire, five cases reported in Vermont, one case reported in Massachusetts
First Massachusetts Case of Measles in 2024: International Traveler Visits New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Leads to Multiple Cases

An adult resident from Worcester County, Massachusetts was diagnosed with measles in early July after traveling internationally. This marks the first confirmed case of measles in a Massachusetts resident since early 2020. The international traveler visited several locations in New Hampshire and Vermont while infectious, leading to multiple cases in those states as well.

According to reports, the person visited Baked and Brewed Café in Alton, Texas Roadhouse in Concord, and Common Man in Merrimack on July 5 and 6. Three cases have been reported in New Hampshire, five cases have been reported in Vermont, and one case has been reported in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health urged anyone who may have been exposed to measles as a result of this case to contact their healthcare provider for appropriate public health recommendations. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be prevented through vaccination.

Large measles outbreaks are ongoing in Europe and other parts of the world, and officials urge anyone who does not know their measles immunization status to get vaccinated.

As of July 19, 167 measles cases have been reported in the US in 2024. This figure already surpasses the annual number of nationwide cases in every year since 2019.

It is important to note that measles is a highly contagious disease and can be spread through the air. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles should contact their healthcare provider for further evaluation.

The following locations were identified as potential exposure sites for individuals in New Hampshire and Massachusetts:

July 5 (afternoon): Texas Roadhouse, Concord, New Hampshire July 6 (afternoon): Baked and Brewed Café, Alton, Massachusetts; Common Man, Merrimack, New Hampshire


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  • Exact number and locations of all individuals infected by the traveler

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First measles case since 2020 confirmed in Massachusetts

WCVB-TV Boston News Division Sera Congi Thursday, 18 July 2024 21:24
  • Unique Points
    • An adult resident from Worcester County in Massachusetts was diagnosed with measles this month.
    • This is the first confirmed case of measles in a Massachusetts resident since early 2020.
  • Accuracy
    • Three cases of measles have been reported in New Hampshire and Vermont as part of a growing cluster.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No informal fallacies found. There are some instances of appeals to authority and potentially misleading statements, but no clear dichotomous depictions or formal logical fallacies. The author cites statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as quotes from Dr. Robbie Goldstein and Dr. Larry Madoff.
    • Measles cases have been reported in 30 states since the beginning of last year, mostly in people and communities who are unvaccinated, officials said.
    • According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 11, a total of 167 measles cases have been reported in 24 jurisdictions across the United States in 2024.
    • Large measles outbreaks are currently occurring in Europe and elsewhere internationally. Many of the cases reported in the United States are associated with recent travel.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

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Measles case in Massachusetts is first since 2020

The Boston Globe Thursday, 18 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • An adult resident from Worcester County, Massachusetts was diagnosed with measles in early July after traveling internationally.
    • , A traveler from out of state visited Baked and Brewed Café in Alton and Texas Roadhouse in Concord, New Hampshire on July 5. They also visited Common Man in Merrimack on July 6.
    • Five cases of measles have been reported in New Hampshire, all linked to an international traveler who was diagnosed late last month.
    • The international visitor traveled through Boston on public transit during their return trip to Amsterdam on June 22 while infectious with measles.
    • Three cases of measles have been reported in Vermont and New Hampshire, likely as a result of being exposed to the traveler in the Hanover, NH area.
  • Accuracy
    • Measles is particularly dangerous for young children who are at the highest risk of severe complications including hospitalization and potential chronic weakening of the immune system.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Person who traveled abroad is 1st Mass. measles case since 2020

NECN (New England Cable News) Asher Klein Friday, 19 July 2024 06:29
  • Unique Points
    • A Massachusetts resident was diagnosed with measles after traveling abroad, making it the state’s first case in four years.
    • The person is from Worcester County.
    • Three known measles cases have been reported in New Hampshire and Vermont as part of a growing cluster.
  • Accuracy
    • Five cases of measles have been reported in New Hampshire, all linked to an international traveler who was diagnosed late last month.
    • Three cases of measles have been reported in Vermont and New Hampshire, likely as a result of being exposed to the traveler in the Hanover, NH area.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No direct logical fallacies found in the author's statements. However, there are some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority.
    • . . .it's the state's first measles case in four years.
    • People who've been in the Dartmouth College area were being urged to monitor for possible exposure, and on Thursday, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services shared three new local locations that someone from out of state visited when infectious.
    • Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased worldwide, including here in the United States and in neighboring states in New England.
    • Cases of measles have been reported in 30 states since the beginning of last year, mostly in people and communities who are unvaccinated. Vaccination is the best way to protect against measles.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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State officials announce first confirmed measles case in Massachusetts since 2020

WHDH-TV Dakota Antelman Thursday, 18 July 2024 14:43
  • Unique Points
    • An adult resident from Worcester County, Massachusetts was diagnosed with measles in early July after traveling internationally.
  • Accuracy
    • Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease that has increased worldwide and in the United States.
    • Cases of measles have been reported in 30 states since the beginning of last year.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article reports on a recent measles case in Massachusetts without making any logical fallacies. However, it does make dichotomous depictions by contrasting vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals and appealing to authority with statements from the state Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein.
    • . . . cases of measles have been reported in 30 states since the beginning of 2023 . . .
    • Vaccination is the best way to protect against measles.
    • This week’s announcement in Massachusetts follows a series of warnings about confirmed measles cases in Vermont and New Hampshire in recent months.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication