Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn't seen for decades

Pennsylvania warns of rise in congenital measles and infection during pregnancy

The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an alert Monday to doctors about an increase in measles infections in pregnant women, as well as a concerning rise in congenital measles — a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S.

Congenital measles identified for first time in decades: What you need to know

As the measles outbreak continues to surge nationwide, health officials are tracking an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concerns about congenital measles.

Measles-Exposed Pregnant Women Without Immunity Have Six Days to Get Immunoglobulin as Pennsylvania Cases Reach 1,286

Pennsylvania's new alert says exposed pregnant women who lack immunity can get immunoglobulin within six days as measles cases reach 1,286.

Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn't seen for decades

Congenital measles can be fatal, and survivors require monitoring for years.

Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 1,286, state health department ...

Pennsylvania Issues Warning About Congenital Measles - Something That Hasn't Occurred in the US in Decades

8 — Measles Outbreak Warning for Pregnant Women in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a health warning on Monday regarding the increasing cases of measles during pregnancy and congenital measles in the state. The department emphasized that prior to the current outbreak, cases of congenital measles had not been seen for decades. The [...]