A new measles case has been reported in the Philadelphia region.
CVS Pharmacy at 10901C Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, and Holy Redeemer Hospital's Abington area may have had potential exposure to measles on May 15 and May 16-17 respectively.
Measles is a highly contagious virus with symptoms appearing within seven to ten days.
The individual sought medical care at Holy Redeemer Hospital on May 16 and 17.
Those who are not immune and have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider and local health department.
A new measles case has been reported in the Philadelphia region, leading to warnings of potential exposure at several locations. The individual who tested positive for measles sought medical care at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County on May 16 and 17.
Health officials are urging anyone who visited CVS Pharmacy at 10901C Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, on May 15 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County's Abington area on May 16 and 17 (Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical Unit) to be aware of potential exposure.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can infect up to nine to ten people even after the infected person leaves the area for a couple of hours. Symptoms may begin to surface within a window of seven to ten days.
Those who are not already immune and have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider and local health department. Measles can be dangerous, especially for children under five, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.
The MMR vaccine provides protection against measles. It is important for individuals to know their vaccination status.
This is the first measles case in the Philly region since an outbreak last winter that saw nine confirmed cases over six weeks. All ultimately recovered over the course of the outbreak that began at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia last December and spread through a day-care center. The outbreak ended in late February.
Health officials are warning the public about potential measles exposure in several locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery County.
CVS Pharmacy at 10901C Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 had potential measles exposure on May 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holy Redeemer Hospital Emergency Department in Strauss Emergency Pavilion, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 had potential measles exposure from May 16 until May 17, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Holy Redeemer Hospital Medical-Surgical Unit in Strauss Emergency Pavilion, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 had potential measles exposure from May 16 until May 17, 2024 from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
People who are not immunized and develop symptoms between now and June 7 are urged to contact their doctor right away.
Measles early symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy, red eyes followed by rash.
More serious cases of measles can cause inflammation of the organs, brain infection or death.
Health officials don’t believe there’s any threat to the general public as our region has a relatively high vaccination rate between 93 and 95 percent.
Herd immunity kicks in around 96 or 97 percent.
Many countries are experiencing measles outbreaks, it’s important to know your immunization status before traveling abroad.
There was a minor measles outbreak in Philadelphia from December to January with nine cases and seven hospitalizations, most of the residents affected were unvaccinated.
A Philadelphia resident who tested positive for measles sought medical care at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County on May 16 and 17.
"This is the first measles case in the Philly region since an outbreak last winter that saw nine confirmed cases over six weeks."
People who visited CVS Pharmacy at 10901C Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, on May 15 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County's Abington area on May 16 and 17 (Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical Unit) are at risk of exposure.
Measles can be dangerous for children under 5, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.
An unvaccinated person exposed to measles should isolate for 21 days.
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People who visited CVS Pharmacy at 10901C Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, on May 15 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County’s Abington area on May 16 and 17 (Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical Unit) are at risk of exposure.
Measles is a highly infectious airborne virus that spreads through breathing contaminated air or by touching contaminated surfaces.
Measles symptoms appear up to two weeks after an exposure. Initially, measles presents like a typical flu-like illness: Patients may have a high fever, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Three to five days after symptoms begin, the rash commonly associated with measles appears.
Nine people tested positive with measles during a Philadelphia outbreak this winter, and seven of them were hospitalized for treatment. All ultimately recovered over the course of the outbreak that began at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia last December and spread through a day-care center. The outbreak ended in late February.
A new measles case has been reported in the Philadelphia region.
Three possible exposure sites have been identified: CVS on 10901C Bustleton Ave. (May 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.), Holy Redeemer Hospital emergency department (May 16, 11:30 a.m.-May 17, midnight), and Holy Redeemer Hospital medical-surgical unit (May 16, 10:30 p.m.-May 17, noon).
Those who are not protected against measles and visited the mentioned exposure sites should wear masks in indoor public spaces and around unvaccinated individuals until three weeks after potential exposure.
Measles is contagious four days before and four days after red spots appear.
Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, puffy, red eyes. Anyone who was exposed and develops these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider and local health department.
The last measles outbreak in Philadelphia occurred from December 2023 to early January 2024.
Nine people were infected during the previous outbreak, seven of whom were hospitalized. All cases were mostly unvaccinated individuals.
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