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Lancaster County, Pa., student tests positive for measles
WGAL • • health
Key Points:
- A student at Bainbridge Elementary School in Lancaster County has tested positive for measles, according to the Elizabethtown Area School District.
- The district initially planned to notify families later but sent the communication earlier after internal information was leaked and media coverage occurred.
- Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air; symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a red rash, which can appear up to 21 days after exposure.
- Bainbridge Elementary has a high vaccination rate, but families are advised to monitor children and household members for symptoms and contact healthcare providers if symptoms develop.
- The district emphasizes the importance of health precautions and encourages families to call medical providers before visiting if measles is suspected.
