A measles case has been confirmed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, marking the first reported case of the year. The Office of Public Health has identified several locations where individuals may have been exposed to the virus between February 25 and 26.
According to officials, anyone who visited China Airlines Airport Shuttle Bus on February 25 from 9:30 p.m. to 3:15 a.m., or True North Pediatrics Associates of Plymouth from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on February 26, may have been exposed.
The case was reported at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in King of Prussia, but the child’s identity remains unknown. Measles is highly contagious and can be transmitted through air or by touching infected surfaces.
Symptoms typically appear a week or two after exposure and can include high fever, cough, rash, and lesions on the inner lining of the cheek. In severe cases, measles can cause inflammation of the brain, respiratory failure, and death.
The CDC reports 164 measles cases in nine states this year, with children under 5 being particularly vulnerable to serious outcomes. Montgomery County officials urge residents to check their vaccination status and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms are suspected.
For those without health insurance, there is free access to the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine at Philadelphia health centers. Residents can contact the Office of Public Health for guidance on reporting exposure or scheduling an appointment.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/news/measles-exposure-locations-king-of-prussia-20250302.html