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Possible measles exposure reported at Lebanon County Target, DOH says
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Key Points:
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health warned of potential measles exposure at a Target store on Quentin Road in Lebanon County on October 23 between 5 and 8 p.m. due to a confirmed positive case.
- Individuals who visited the store during that time are urged to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms, with unvaccinated people at highest risk.
- Measles symptoms can appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, followed by a rash starting on the head or face.
- The infected individual was instructed to isolate at home, and privacy laws prevent the department from disclosing further personal details.
- Health officials emphasize that two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective in preventing measles and advise exposed or symptomatic individuals to contact healthcare providers or the health department hotline.
