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Measles Alert: Health Officials Urge Vaccination After Exposure

3/13/2025

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A potential measles outbreak has prompted urgent warnings from Pennsylvania and Philadelphia health officials after an infected traveler visited the South Philadelphia Health and Literacy Center and CHOP Emergency Department. Those who may have been exposed are urged to check their vaccination status and consider the MMR vaccine. Watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and rash, and seek medical advice if they appear.

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A potential measles outbreak has prompted urgent warnings from Pennsylvania and Philadelphia health officials after an infected traveler visited the South Philadelphia Health and Literacy Center and CHOP Emergency Department. Those who may have been exposed are urged to check their vaccination status and consider the MMR vaccine. Watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and rash, and seek medical advice if they appear.