Philadelphia Confirms Another Measles Case

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health recently reported one measles case in Philadelphia and potential virus exposures in Montgomery County, PA.

On May 20, 2024, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) reported one confirmed case of measles, which includes exposures at CVS Pharmacy, 10901C Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116, and Holy Redeemer Hospital Emergency Department, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Strauss Emergency Pavilion, Meadowbrook, PA 19046.

Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Montgomery County.

"We believe there is no threat to the general public associated with this case of measles," said Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen in a press release.

"Many countries, including travel destinations, are experiencing measles outbreaks, so the potential for travel-related measles cases and subsequent outbreaks in the United States has increased."

"We strongly encourage parents to follow the CDC's immunization schedule and get their children fully vaccinated as soon as they are able."

Previously, the PDPH declared the December 2023 - January 2024 measles outbreak to be over in February. Eight Philadelphians and one person outside Philadelphia tested positive for measles during this outbreak.

The outbreak did not spread further because 93% of Philadelphians are up-to-date on their MMR vaccine.

As of May 16, 2024, 21 U.S. jurisdictions had reported 139 measles cases. Throughout 2024, the City of Chicago confirmed the most measles cases (66) in the U.S.