Tokyo Issues Exposure Notice After Lab-Confirmed Measles Case Linked to Hospital Visits

Overview

• Tokyo confirmed a laboratory-diagnosed measles infection in a woman in her 20s, with symptom onset on January 21 and no overseas travel history, and her vaccination status is unknown.
• The patient visited Den-en-chofu Central Hospital on January 25, 26, 27 and 30 during specified time windows, including the emergency outpatient clinic and first- and second-floor areas.
• The local public health center is conducting an epidemiological investigation and monitoring contacts identified from the exposure periods.
• People who were at the hospital during the listed times are advised to watch for fever, rash, cough, runny nose or eye redness, contact medical institutions in advance if symptoms appear, and avoid public transportation when seeking care.
• Authorities emphasize that measles is highly contagious and preventable by vaccination, urging those who missed routine doses to consult their physicians promptly.