US EditionMeasles Case Confirmed In Montco, The First In PA In 2025
- Pennsylvania has confirmed its first measles case of 2025 in an unvaccinated child from Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health .
- The child visited several locations, including the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's King of Prussia campus emergency department, during their infectious period.
- OPH officials stated that measles is highly contagious and can be prevented with two doses of the MMR vaccine.
- Contact tracing is ongoing for individuals who may have been exposed, and they will be contacted for vaccination assessment and risk evaluation.
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ADPH stresses importance of measles vaccination - Lowndes Signal
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Cases of this serious and highly contagious disease are rising in several states including Texas and Georgia just in the first two months of 2025. If exposed, unvaccinated people have a 90% chance of becoming infected, and infected people can spread the disease for up to three weeks. Measles is a serious vir…
After measles case reported in Philly area, CHOP doctor says there's no need to worry about vaccinated children
A Montgomery County child was confirmed to have measles Sunday, but a CHOP doctor said there's no need to panic as long as you've taken the preventative steps to protect against the highly contagious virus, including getting the MMR vaccine — which is 97% effective with two doses.
New York City reports measles cases, raising public health concern
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has been reported in New York City. Measles is a highly contagious virus that can infect up to 90% of unvaccinated people who come in close proximity to an infected person, according to the New York City Department of Health. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State In 2024, New York State reported 15 cases, 14 o…
The Morning Call
lvhn.orgLehigh Valley hospitals begin preparations following measles case in Montgomery County. What to know
The first case of measles of measles for 2025 has been confirmed and though there is no sign of measles in Lehigh Valley, the St. Luke's and LVHN are preparing for the worst.
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