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Geisinger facilities in Danville are warning patients of a potential measles outbreak
WNEP • • health
Key Points:
- Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine in Pennsylvania are alerting the public about potential measles exposure from a patient who visited both facilities on October 21st and later tested positive.
- Possible exposure occurred at Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine in common areas between 10:50 a.m. and 1:05 p.m., and at Geisinger Medical Center's Women's Health Pavilion between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on that day.
- Individuals born before 1957 with prior measles infection or those who have received two doses of the MMR vaccine are considered at low risk, while unvaccinated or immunocompromised people face higher risk.
- Anyone experiencing symptoms of measles is advised to contact Geisinger in advance before visiting a facility for evaluation and care.
