A case of measles has been confirmed in an unvaccinated child in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, prompting health officials to warn the public about potential exposure.
Contact tracing is underway for the February 2025 outbreak, which may have affected individuals who visited several locations, including a China Airlines airport shuttle bus, True North Pediatrics Associates, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The measles virus can remain airborne for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area, and officials urge everyone to get vaccinated against measles if they haven’t already.
The recent outbreak in New Jersey and ongoing cases in Texas highlight the importance of vaccination against this highly contagious disease. Montgomery County health officials are encouraging residents to seek medical attention immediately if they suspect they or their child may have contracted measles, and to report suspected cases to the Office of Public Health at 610-278-5117.
Source: https://whyy.org/articles/measles-montgomery-county-unvaccinated-child