NJ Residents Exposed to A Non-NJ Measles Case at MetLife Stadium

Published:
May 23, 2025

What You Need To Know

NJ Residents Exposed to Another Newly Identified Non-NJ Measles Case 

Key messages: 
  • The NJDOH is aware of potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-NJ  resident who attended a concert in NJ while infectious. 
    • Exposure location: MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford, NJ, 07073
    • Date & Time: May 15, 2025, from 7:30 PM through May 16 at 1:00 AM 
  • Potentially exposed individuals, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as June 6, 2025. 
  • As of May 20, no additional associated cases in New Jersey have been identified. 
  • As of May 20, NJ has reported total of 3 measles cases in 2025. All three were part of a household  outbreak that occurred in February. There is no on-going community transmission of measles in NJ.
  • DO NOT refer persons exposed to measles, or suspected of having measles, to any medical facility WITHOUT calling and making arrangements with receiving facility first. 
  • According to the National Immunization Survey, coverage with ≥1 dose of MMR for NJ children by age 35  months is now 87.2%. The drop in coverage is supported by data from the NJ Annual Immunization Status  Report (ASR), which showed a decrease from 92.8% in 2022-2023 to 91.9% in 2023-2024 for children  meeting all immunization requirements. Every opportunity to encourage or administer MMR vaccine to  eligible persons should be utilized. 

Healthcare Providers 

  • Ensure all patients without other evidence of immunity, especially those planning international travel, are  up to date on MMR vaccine per routine ACIP recommendations. 
    • Providers who administer vaccines are strongly encouraged to become New Jersey Immunization  System (NJIIS) users and submit administration data. By using NJIIS for all patients, regardless of  age, it allows for a single source of documentation for all immunizations administered. 
  • Utilize NJIIS reminder/recall function to identify children needing MMR vaccination 
    • Empower patients by informing them if they have a vaccination record in NJIIS, it will then also be  accessible to them for downloading through the Docket app (available for free download via  Apple App Store or on Google Play). 
  • Implement screening/triage procedures: triage 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 a suspect measles leaves.
  • Implement measles prevention measures 
    • Use a fit tested NIOSH-approved N95 or higher-level respirator. 
    • 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. 
    • Review guidelines for post-exposure prophylaxis and identify points of access for persons needing  MMR or immune globulin 
  • DO NOT refer persons exposed to measles, or suspected of having measles, to any medical facility WITHOUT calling and making arrangements with the receiving facility first. Special arrangements must be made for evaluation and/or measles testing 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.