Philadelphia health officials warn about possible measles exposures in city
Philadelphia health officials are warning that a child who has measles could have exposed other people to the highly contagious virus at two locations in the city.
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Philadelphia health officials are warning that a child who has measles could have exposed other people to the highly contagious virus at two locations in the city.
A person with measles visited two Philadelphia health facilities in recent days after contracting the contagious virus abroad. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A measles case was detected in a person who recently visited multiple Children's Hospital of Philadelphia facilities, health officials said.
The Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, child who has been diagnosed with measles was treated at a pediatrician's office in Plymouth Meeting and at CHOP King of Prussia, officials say.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, officials say a baby who has been diagnosed with measles visited two health care facilities in the area while he was infectious.
Health officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are investigating one confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated child, county officials said Sunday.
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.
A measles alert was issued by the New Jersey Department of Health amid three cases of the highly-contagious virus in Bergen County.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
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Health officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.
Measles is caused by a virus and is extremely contagious. The symptoms include a high fever, a dry cough, general aches and pains and a rash that starts on the arms and legs before spreading further.
Health officials in Pennsylvania are warning about possible measles exposures in the Philadelphia region.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
As of April 18th, 125 cases were reported in 17 states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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A total of nine people tested positive for measles in Philadelphia.
According to health officials, 93% of Philadelphians are up-to-date on their measles vaccine so the outbreak didn't spread further.
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They call Neve O'Byrne "The Hellcat." The Garnet Valley freshman is already a state champion, which her teammates and coaches attribute to a stellar work ethic.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
Colder air has quickly started to rush into the Philly region, sending temperatures into the 30s across the entire area to start our Friday.
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An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
Sources say a long-term deal to save the Delaware County health system is in jeopardy.
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