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Measles exposure at CHOP NICU, officials say
NBC10 Philadelphia • • health
Key Points:
- A possible measles exposure occurred at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on Friday, Sept. 11, at multiple locations including NICU West, NICU West Family Lounge, CHOP Atrium, and the Main Cafeteria.
- Health officials are ensuring that all infants in CHOP's NICU receive a preventative antibody product to reduce the risk of measles infection and transmission.
- Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, and rash, and the disease can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, brain infection, and death.
- Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson urged everyone not up to date on their MMR vaccine to get vaccinated promptly to protect themselves and vulnerable community members amid ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania.
