Travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month may have been exposed to measles.

The New Jersey Health Department issued a public advisory Monday after a traveler with the viral disease visited the massive New Jersey airport.

The sick flier, who was not a New Jersey resident, passed through Terminal B on Oct. 19, between 2:15 pm and 5:30 pm, according to health officials.

New Jersey health authorities issued a public advisory after a traveler with measles flew out of Newark Airport. Christopher Sadowski

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause a high fever, coughing, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a full-body rash.

More serious symptoms of the virus include pneumonia, brain swelling (encephalitis), miscarriage, premature birth or lo

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