Philadelphia (WPVI) – Philadelphia health officials are warning the public about the potential exhibition of measles at two places in the city.
Health officials are warning about the potential exhibition of measles at two places in Philadelphia.
The first possible exhibition location was at the South Philadelphia Health and Literacy Center on 1700 South Broad Street between 10:45 pm to 2:40 pm on March 7, as well as between 9:05 pm to 1:20 pm on March 8
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The building includes Chop Pediatric Primary Care South Philadelphia, Health Department Health Center #2, and the South Philadelphia Library, officials said. However, he added that there is no possible display in the library.
The second potential measles exhibition was in the Emergency Department of Chop in the Civic Center Bowwar between 7:55 am to 10:55 am in the morning.
Health officials say if you were in South Philadelphia health And the literacy center during those times on March 7-8, you should contact your health care and stay at home until March 27.
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Officials added that for those who were in the ChOP Emergency Department on March 10 during possible exhibition hours, you should get a dose of MMR vaccine before March 13.
Officials said the measles case was exposed while traveling abroad and that it was not linked to the recent case of measles identified in Montgomery County, or cases in other parts of the country.
Health Commissioner Dr. Pawak Rawal Nelson said, “We believe that the common people involved in the measles issue are not in danger.” “We know that this case of measles is not affiliated with the recent case in Montgomery County or the ongoing outbreak in Texas.
Measles is a virus that spreads very easily from person to person to another. Anyone with measles can spread the virus to others who do not have immunity through direct contact with breath droplets, or by coughing and sneezing droplets in the air.
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Dr. Rawal-Nelson said, “Since vaccination rates are decreasing nationwide, there are more opportunities for people who cannot be suffering from this deadly disease. That is why it is important for everyone to vaccinate as soon as possible.”
If you develop measles symptoms by March 31, health officials are urged to contact your doctor immediately. You should also notify the Philadelphia Department of Public Health by calling 215-685-6740, then press Option 5.
Early symptoms of measles include fever, running nose, cough, and bid eyes, then quickly. According to health officials, the virus is contagious for four days before four days before.
According to the World Health Organization, although a vaccination program has greatly reduced measles cases in the United States, the most important cause of death is the most important cause of young children internationally.
People who are not safe from measles but are exposed, should be quranted for 21 days after displaying them, or should stay away from others. If a person who is quarantine due to measles should go out, he should wear a mask full of time. Wearing masks cannot be completely prevented, but it will help others reduce their chances of spreading measles.
In February, an age -old child from a school in Texas has died due to measles, which has identified us in a decade in the first measles death.
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