Philadelphia Measles Outbreak Continues in 2024

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported today that there is a cluster of measles among unvaccinated residents.

As of January 4, 2024, in addition to an index case, three locally acquired cases have been confirmed, with two of those cases being hospitalized and released.

Furthermore, there are at least two more possible cases that have been hospitalized.

If you visited any of these sites on the days listed at this link, you may have been exposed to measles.

These measles cases are connected with the notice issued on December 23, 2023.

Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole commented in a press release, “Unfortunately, we are seeing cases of measles that have spread to vulnerable individuals, including young children, due to people declining vaccination and also failing to adhere to quarantine recommendations."

The Health Department is strongly recommending that anyone who may have been exposed to measles should quarantine themselves by staying home and away from others.

Additionally, people who have not received both doses of a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine should talk with their healthcare provider about getting caught up.