Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated Pa. child

PENNSYLVANIA (WPHL) — Health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Montgomery County child. Disease investigators with the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) are completing contact tracing.

On Sunday, the Montgomery County OPH said the following locations were visited by the child with a confirmed case of measles during the infectious period:

• February 25-26, 2025
  China Airlines Airport Shuttle Bus
  Departing JFK Airport Terminal 4, arriving at North Philadelphia, Pho Ha Saigon, 757 Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120
  From February 25 at 9:30 p.m. to February 26 at 3:15 a.m.
  
• February 26, 2025
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  North Pediatrics Associates of Plymouth
  3031 Walton Rd., #C101, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
  11:45. a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  
• February 26, 2025
  CHOP King of Prussia Campus Emergency Department
  550 S. Goddard Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406
  12:52 p.m. – 3:02 p.m.

Additionally, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) is closely monitoring the various measles outbreaks throughout the country. The PA DOH says the Montgomery County case is related to international travel and not a domestic outbreak.

The PA DOH says as of Monday evening, there is no immediate risk to the public at this time, since the health agency says 94% of Pennsylvania residents are vaccinated against the measles virus.

If you suspect that you or your child have measles and wish to seek care, the Montgomery County OPH advises to call your health care provider, urgent care, or hospital emergency room before leaving home, or contact the Office of Public Health at 610-278-5117 to facilitate a safe visit and reduce exposure for staff and other patients.