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Measles Exposure Alert in Lancaster County: Vaccination Urged

8/23/2025

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, residents may have been exposed to measles from an out-of-state visitor between August 4 and August 12.
Exposure sites include Sapp Bros. Travel Center, Farmhouse Restaurant, and Hickory Falls Entertainment Center.
Symptoms may develop 7 to 21 days after exposure, beginning with fever and respiratory issues.
Health officials recommend vaccination and immediate medical consultation for those exposed.
Declining vaccination rates heighten concerns about potential outbreaks in the area.

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Story summary

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, residents may have been exposed to measles from an out-of-state visitor between August 4 and August 12.
Exposure sites include Sapp Bros. Travel Center, Farmhouse Restaurant, and Hickory Falls Entertainment Center.
Symptoms may develop 7 to 21 days after exposure, beginning with fever and respiratory issues.
Health officials recommend vaccination and immediate medical consultation for those exposed.
Declining vaccination rates heighten concerns about potential outbreaks in the area.