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Measles outbreak declared in Delaware; cases also rising in Chester County, Pa.
6abc Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after confirming four cases in unvaccinated adult men in Kent County, with health officials still investigating the source of infection.
- Chester County, Pennsylvania, has reported 13 confirmed measles cases and expects the number to rise, prompting public concern about the outbreak.
- Health officials emphasize that measles is highly contagious and can cause severe complications, urging vaccination to protect vulnerable populations such as infants, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
- The measles vaccine is highly effective, providing over 97% immunity when the full series is completed, and efforts are underway in Delaware to increase vaccine access through clinics, mobile units, pharmacies, and primary care offices.
- Residents are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if they experience early measles symptoms, including fever, cough, runny nose, and pink eye.
