Unvaccinated Child Tests Positive For Measles In Montgomery County
NORRISTOWN, PA — A child in Montgomery County has tested positive for measles, an extremely contagious virus, officials confirmed on Thursday afternoon. The child had not been vaccinated against the disease.
Contact tracing is now underway at the last several public locations the child visited, including a several local grocery stores and health centers.
“Identified individuals will be contacted and notified of potential exposure to measles and assess each individual’s vaccination status and risk for infection,” the Montgomery County Office of Public Health said in a statement.
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Symptoms of measles include cold-like symptoms, runny nose, red eyes, greyish-white spots in the mouth, fever, and more. It’s transmitted most commonly through coughing and sneezing.
Measles can remain infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected individual leaves that area.
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It’s not yet clear how widespread this outbreak may be.
Locations the child visited during their “infectious period” are listed below. Individuals at those locations during those times may have been exposed, officials said.
July 20, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Click Here: rugby storeBryn Mawr Hospital Emergency Room
130 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
July 20, 2023 from 5:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Costco Wholesale
740 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454
July 21, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Emergency Department
3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104
July 22, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Walmart Supercenter
1515 Bethlehem Pike, Hatfield, PA 19440
July 23, 2023 from 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Middleman Family Pavilion Emergency Department
550 S. Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406
If you have been exposed, check to ensure you’ve been vaccinated. If you have not, contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.
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