What You Need To Know
The NJDOH is aware of potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-NJ resident who passed through NJ in transit while infectious and is working in collaboration with local health officials to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the date and times listed below.
Report Highlights:
- Providers should implement measles prevention measures
- Establish evidence of immunity to measles now for all providers and staff and ensure access to status should an exposure occur.
- Remind providers/staff about the importance of using appropriate precautions.
- Ensure providers/staff have access to and are trained to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when interacting with patients.
- Implement screening/triage procedures: triage patients by telephone; post signage outside of the office notifying patients with rash to call BEFORE entering; mask and isolate patients presenting with rash and fever immediately upon arrival; do not use exam room for at least 2 hours after the measles suspect leaves.
- DO NOT refer persons exposed to measles, or suspected of having measles, to any medical facility WITHOUT calling and making arrangements first. Special arrangements must be made for evaluation to protect other patients and medical staff from possible infection.
- Measles is an IMMEDIATELY reportable condition, and providers should immediately report suspected cases of measles to local public health authorities where the patient resides, or if not available, to the NJDOH at (609) 826-5964 during regular business hours or (609) 392-2020 after business hours or on the weekend.
- As of April 11, no known cases associated with this exposure have been identified. A total of 3 measles cases have been reported in NJ in 2025, all were part of a household outbreak that occurred in February. There is no on-going community transmission of measles in NJ, at this time. A total of 7 measles cases were reported in NJ in 2024.
- Please see page 2 for the new exposure site information and the March 28, 2025, NJLINCS message below for additional measles guidance.
New Exposure Site:
- Thomas Edison Service Area (Southbound on the NJ Turnpike); Milepost: 92.9, between Interchanges 11 and 12 Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County
- Date & Time: April 5, 2025, between 8:15 PM and 10:45 PM
Exposed individuals, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as April 26, 2025.