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Measles cases continue to rise in Lancaster County
WGAL • • health
Key Points:
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has reported 16 new measles cases since Wednesday, raising the total to 132 cases this year, making it the state leader in measles infections.
- Visitors and residents are becoming more cautious due to the outbreak, with some expressing concern but not altering their travel plans.
- Local pharmacies, including Giant, have expanded vaccine access by offering measles vaccinations without prescriptions and enabling online appointment bookings, with a notable increase in vaccinations among older adults.
- The tourism industry is closely monitoring the situation but has not experienced significant cancellations, emphasizing resilience learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Health officials and pharmacists urge vigilance for measles symptoms such as fever, rash, cough, or runny nose and stress the importance of vaccination to prevent serious complications.
