Philadelphia health department warns of possible measles exposure at CHOP
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a warning regarding potential measles exposure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Patients and visitors present on September 11 are advised to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
Why it matters
Measles is a highly contagious disease, and timely public health warnings are critical to preventing outbreaks in vulnerable hospital settings.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning patients and visitors about a possible measles exposure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Health officials said the possible exposure occurred on Sept. 11 at several locations inside the hospital on the 3400 block of Civic Center Boulevard, including:
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging anyone who may have been present during those times to review their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
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