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Allegheny County Health Department clarifying measles after 2 cases reported last month
WTAE • • health
Key Points:
- Two measles cases were reported at UPMC Children's Hospital on August 27, but the individuals were not Allegheny County residents and left the area after their hospital visit.
- The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is only notified of measles cases if the patient is a county resident; non-resident cases are managed by other counties or the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
- Potential measles exposure occurred at multiple locations within the hospital on August 27, including waiting rooms, clinics, the cafeteria, main lobby, and elevators between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- UPMC is contacting patients and staff who may have been exposed to provide guidance, and ACHD advises unvaccinated individuals in the exposure areas to contact their healthcare provider before visiting any medical facility.
- The ACHD emphasizes that individuals without two doses of the MMR vaccine are at highest risk and should take precautions if they were in the exposure zones.
