Possible measles exposure reported at Montgomery County urgent care clinic

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Measles Alert Issued After Possible Exposure at Montgomery County Clinic

Health authorities in Montgomery County are warning residents to be vigilant after a possible measles exposure was reported at Patient First Primary and Urgent Care in Collegeville. The incident occurred on January 29 when an individual with measles visited the clinic between 1:15 pm and 4:15 pm.

Measles, a highly contagious disease, can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, or by coming into contact with droplets from their respiratory secretions. According to health officials, anyone who was at the clinic during this time period should monitor themselves for symptoms of measles, which can include fever, cough, congestion, runny nose, red watery eyes, and an unexplained rash.

Symptoms may appear within 21 days after exposure, so it's essential to remain vigilant. If symptoms do develop, individuals are advised to stay home immediately and contact their healthcare provider. They should also review their vaccination records to ensure they have received the recommended measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

The MMR vaccine is highly effective in preventing measles, with two doses providing complete protection against the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania Department of Health recommend that all individuals receive the full series of MMR vaccines to ensure immunity.

Residents who believe they may have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider before visiting a clinic or other public place to take precautions. Those most at risk for measles complications include young children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems due to leukemia, HIV, or other diseases.

For more information on measles, residents can visit the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health websites. Montgomery County health officials will also post any updates about measles exposures on their website.
 
🤔 I'm not buying into all this fuss about measles being super contagious again. I mean, it's not like we haven't been hearing that before... 🙄 In my opinion, the fact that people aren't getting vaccinated is a big part of the problem. Vaccines work! They're one of the most effective ways to prevent diseases like measles from spreading. All this hype around "possible exposure" just seems like a marketing ploy to get more vaccinations on schedule... 🤑
 
ugh i wasnt there 🤦‍♀️ i dont know why people still get measles these days.. they should really be more careful when they're sick... like i heard its super contagious when you have it 🤧 anyway, yeah the vaccine is pretty effective so hopefully everyone who went to that clinic will be okay 💉
 
🤢 Measles is still a big deal 🚨. People need to get vaccinated, like, seriously 🙄. Not taking care of themselves won't just affect them, but others too 😷. It's not like it's hard to remember to take precautions when you're going out in public... 🤦‍♀️
 
OMG, great, just what I needed to make my year even better - a bunch of random people at a clinic who are probably all vaccinated like normal humans 🙄. I mean, come on, if you're gonna get measles from someone who's not even a super spreader, can't we just take precautions or something? And honestly, what's with the 21-day window for symptoms to appear? Is it really that hard to keep track of time? 🤷‍♀️. I guess it's always better to be safe than sorry, but ugh, measles are so last century... 💉
 
🚨 just thinking about how easy it is for these outbreaks to happen in public places... clinics are supposed to be safe zones 🤕. People need to take responsibility for themselves and make sure they're up to date on their vaccinations 🎯. It's not that hard, folks! 💁‍♀️
 
😬 oh no! just heard about the measles alert at that clinic in Collegeville 🤢 anyone who was there between 1:15 pm and 4:15 pm on Jan 29 should be keeping an eye out for symptoms 🤒 like fever, cough, or a rash. gotta make sure you're all vaccinated against measles if you haven't already 💉 it's crazy how fast this disease can spread 🚨 but at least we know what to watch out for now 😅
 
Oh no! 🤒 Measles is back in the area... I remember when I was a kid, it was super common, but with vaccines now, we're lucky to not have to deal with it as much anymore. Still, this is a good reminder for everyone to make sure they're up-to-date on their shots 💉 especially if you've got a weakened immune system or are around young kiddos 🤱‍♀️. Anyone who was at that clinic during the time frame should definitely keep an eye out for symptoms and get tested ASAP 🚨. Let's all look out for each other! 👍
 
🤒 thinkin bout this measles alert & it got me thinkin, our health is like a car engine - if we don't keep it well maintained (vacinated), it can break down (get infected) anytime 🚗💉 so be responsible with your own 'health oil' , make sure you get the updates on MMR vaccines & take care of yourself!
 
omg guys idk how this happened 🤯 like a whole day was ruined for ppl at that clinic and now they're all worried about getting sick 💉🚿 anyone who went there between 1:15 pm & 4:15 pm needs to get checked out ASAP and make sure they're all up on their MMR shots 💊😷 i'm def not going anywhere till everyone is safe 🤞
 
😕 oh no... this is scary 🤒... i feel for all those people who might have been exposed 😓... they gotta be so worried about having a sick kid or getting sick themselves 🤢... and it's just not fair when something like this happens at a place where people go to get help 💔... can't imagine how many people must've been in that clinic during the time period 🤯... hope everyone gets their vaccines up to date and stays safe 🙏
 
🤒 got a bad feeling about this... think everyone's gonna be scrambling for meds now 🚨 just remember, it's not like you're invincible 💉 two doses really do save lives 👍 if you don't have the vaccine series, don't even bother trying to catch up 🙅‍♂️
 
OMG, just got that alert from my phone 📱💉! Measles is like, so contagious 🤢! I'm all about being safe, esp after seeing the news about this possible exposure at the clinic in Collegeville 🏥💊. If you were there between 1:15 pm and 4:15 pm on Jan 29, make sure to keep an eye out for those measles symptoms 🤒👀! Get vaccinated, stay safe, y'all 🙌🏽💪 #MeaslesAlert #StaySafe #VaccinatedAndProtected 💉
 
Oh man 🤯, this is like super concerning! I was thinking we were pretty past this whole measles thing in the US, but it looks like it's still a problem. So many people aren't vaccinated anymore and now there's a outbreak... it just makes me wanna stay home and avoid everyone 🤢. I'm all for being vigilant and taking precautions, especially for those who are most at risk like little kids and pregnant women. But can we please get more people to take this seriously? Like, getting two shots of the MMR vaccine is a no-brainer... it's not that hard to protect yourself 🤷‍♀️.
 
OMG, measles is like totally a thing again 🤢! I know some people might not be up to date on their vaccinations, but trust me, it's so important to get those MMR shots ASAP 🚨. I was talking to my friend who has a little one and they haven't gotten the vaccine yet... I'm like, "Girl, you need to do that stat!" 😂. I mean, measles is no joke, it can be super serious for some people, especially young kids and pregnant women 👶🏻. So yeah, let's all just take a minute to make sure we're protected 🤝.
 
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