Health & Fitness
Measles Confirmed In Montco: Where The Public Was Exposed
The infected individual was at two public locations last week when they were contagious, the health department said.
LIMERICK TOWNSHIP, PA — The first measles case of 2026 was reported in Montgomery County over the weekend as the illness makes a resurgence around the country, fueled by declining vaccination rates, the Centers for Disease Control says.
The individual infected is in Limerick Township. They were at two public locations while contagious with measles. The first was the Nissan 422 of Limerick, located on 55 Autopark Boulevard. They were there on Monday, Feb. 16 from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 8:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
They were also at the Wawa on 579 N. Lewis Road at three different times: Monday the 16th between 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday the 18th between 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Thursday the 19th between 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
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"Anyone who was at (these) places during the dates and times provided may have been exposed and should monitor themselves for symptoms," the health department said in a statement. "Measles can stay in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves."
Officials urge anyone who may have been exposed to double check to ensure they have their vaccination.
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Measles is highly infectious to those who are not vaccinated, but it is extremely rare for a vaccinated individual to contract it, according to health officials. In the highly unlikely case a vaccinated person does get measles, they usually have milder symptoms.
Symptoms of measles include cold-like symptoms, runny nose, red eyes, greyish-white spots in the mouth, fever, and more. It's transmitted most commonly through coughing and sneezing.Measles can remain infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected individual leaves that area.
The MMR vaccine that provides full immunity is available at many healthcare provider offices and pharmacies.
If you develop symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately. Health care providers should report cases to the Office of Public Health at 610-278-5117 or after hours at 610-635-4300.
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