Measles: U.S. CDC updates travel warnings after cases of spread in airliners.

CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel. CBS News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its warning about the risk of contracting measles while traveling, after the agency tallied dozens of cases so far this year in travelers who were infectious while flying on airplanes within the U.S.

"Travelers can catch measles in many travel settings including travel hubs like airports and train stations, on public transportation like airplanes and trains, at tourist attractions, and at large, crowded events," the agency now says, in an update published Wednesday.

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