Coverage dated September 17, 2026

Maine CDC confirms measles case, warns of possible exposure at urgent care facility

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Measles virus particle, illustration. This virus, from the Morbillivirus group of viruses, consists of an RNA (ribonucleic acid) core surrounded by an envelope studded with surface proteins haemagglutinin-neuraminidase and fusion protein, which are used to attach to and penetrate a host cell.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Possible measles exposure reported at the NICU at CHOP, officials say (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Measles virus particle, illustration. This virus, from the Morbillivirus group of viruses, consists of an RNA (ribonucleic acid) core surrounded by an envelope studded with surface proteins haemagglutinin-neuraminidase and fusion protein, which are used to attach to and penetrate a host cell.

  2. NBC Boston

    Maine CDC confirms measles case, warns of possible exposure at urgent care facility (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    Measles virus particle, illustration. This virus, from the Morbillivirus group of viruses, consists of an RNA (ribonucleic acid) core surrounded by an envelope studded with surface proteins haemagglutinin-neuraminidase and fusion protein, which are used to attach to and penetrate a host cell.