Measles Case Reported In Abington Township

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Montgomery County has its second measles case of the year with this one reported in the township.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced that another case of measles was reported at Holy Redeemer Hospital, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook (Abington Township), on Tuesday between 6:05 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

This marks the second measles case in Montgomery County this year.

In early March, an unvaccinated child was reported as being exposed to the public at numerous points, including via public transportation and multiple healthcare facilities. It was the first case in Pennsylvania this year.

The inflicted individual also spent time at Pennsylvania Hospital on Sunday, health officials said.

“The vast majority of Philadelphians are likely immune to measles and are safe. But if you’re not immune, read this thread for more information,” the health department said. “Measles is an extremely contagious airborne virus that can cause cough, fever, rash, and in serious cases, encephalitis and even death. Babies under the age of one have ZERO protection from measles, which is one of the reasons this is so dangerous.”

It was one of two cases reported by the Philadelphia health department.

According to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, measles exposure was possible at Pennsylvania Hospital Emergency Department, 800 Spruce St. in Philadelphia, from 3:55 p.m. to 11:20 p.m. on Sunday.

This measles case was exposed while traveling abroad and is not connected with the outbreak in the western states, officials said.