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Measles confirmed in local school
WPXI • • health
Key Points:
- Two measles cases were confirmed this week at Eden Christian Academy in Allegheny County, with both individuals attending the same school but living in different households.
- The school is collaborating with the Allegheny County Health Department to prevent further spread, including notifying potentially exposed families and staff, deep cleaning facilities, and advising unvaccinated individuals on exclusion periods.
- Eden Christian Academy stated its health records and vaccination policies comply with Pennsylvania's student vaccination requirements.
- Pennsylvania is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, with more than 1,000 cases reported statewide this year.
