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Philadelphia health department warns of possible measles exposure at CHOP
6abc Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a warning about potential measles exposure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on September 11, affecting multiple locations including NICU West, the family lounge, atrium, and main cafeteria.
- Exposure times ranged from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm in NICU West areas and atrium, and from 12:05 pm to 2:45 pm in the main cafeteria.
- Individuals present during these times are advised to check their vaccination status and watch for measles symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, and rash.
- Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, posing significant health risks including pneumonia, brain infection, and death in severe cases.
