Measles Scare at Montgomery County Urgent Care Clinic Sparks Health Alert
A possible measles exposure has been reported at Patient First Primary and Urgent Care in Collegeville, prompting local health officials to sound the alarm. According to officials, a person with measles visited the clinic on January 29th between 1:15 pm and 4:15 pm.
Health experts warn that measles is a highly contagious disease spread through airborne transmission when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or breathes. It can also be transmitted through contact with droplets from an infected individual.
If you were at the clinic during this time, officials urge you to monitor yourself for 21 days for symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and unexplained rashes. If you experience any of these symptoms, stay home and immediately contact your healthcare provider.
It's essential to check your vaccination records, particularly if you've received two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine or are part of a high-risk group such as children under 5, pregnant women, or those with weakened immune systems. If you're unsure about your immunity, consult your healthcare provider before visiting any facility.
A single dose of the MMR vaccine can prevent measles. The vaccine is safe and widely available at pharmacies and health care providers. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Montgomery County health officials will post any updates on their website as more information becomes available.
A possible measles exposure has been reported at Patient First Primary and Urgent Care in Collegeville, prompting local health officials to sound the alarm. According to officials, a person with measles visited the clinic on January 29th between 1:15 pm and 4:15 pm.
Health experts warn that measles is a highly contagious disease spread through airborne transmission when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or breathes. It can also be transmitted through contact with droplets from an infected individual.
If you were at the clinic during this time, officials urge you to monitor yourself for 21 days for symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and unexplained rashes. If you experience any of these symptoms, stay home and immediately contact your healthcare provider.
It's essential to check your vaccination records, particularly if you've received two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine or are part of a high-risk group such as children under 5, pregnant women, or those with weakened immune systems. If you're unsure about your immunity, consult your healthcare provider before visiting any facility.
A single dose of the MMR vaccine can prevent measles. The vaccine is safe and widely available at pharmacies and health care providers. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Montgomery County health officials will post any updates on their website as more information becomes available.
. I feel bad for those people who might've been exposed. Measles is just so nasty and contagious - hope everyone takes this seriously and gets checked out ASAP 
. And honestly, can we all just make sure to get our MMR vaccines? 
I remember getting mine as a kid and it was such a relief knowing I wasn't at risk of catching something that could be super serious. We should all look after each other's health, you know? 
and now its measles? come on 
i'm not saying dont be careful but i think we're overreacting here. like, most people have been vaccinated, right? 
so if you've got two doses of the mmr vaccine, good to go 
. and even if you haven't, a single dose can still help prevent it 
. anyway, just check your records and be aware of your surroundings, that's all i'm saying 
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Anyway, I'm a bit concerned about this whole thing. I mean, I got vaccinated years ago and everything seemed fine, but you can never be too sure, right? My friend's little kid has measles now and they're stuck at home for like, two weeks... it's so boring! And what if someone else gets infected while they're there? 
. If u were @ Patient First Primary and Urgent Care on Jan 29th, make sure u monitor urself 4 the next 21 days 
. Symptoms are super subtle tho, like a runny nose or fever 
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it's this little squeaky chicken thing that makes the funniest sounds i've been playing with it nonstop 
anyway, back to measles... i don't know how people still get exposed to this stuff nowadays i mean, vaccines are so safe and effective 
my cousin got vaccinated as a kid and she's never gotten sick from anything like this 
and I saw someone wearing a mask... like, why? is it because of this measles thingy? 
did they actually have measles or was it just fashion statement? 
. and even if u think u r fine, don't risk it fam! 
u dont wanna risk it 
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gotta make sure to check those vaccination records ASAP 
can't believe people are putting themselves at risk 
let's all just be extra cautious for now 
. Fingers crossed no one gets sick! 
. It's also a good idea for people who are part of high-risk groups, like little kids or pregnant women, to make sure they're protected 
. So if you were at that clinic on january 29th, it's a good idea to keep an eye out for symptoms like fever or rashes 
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. like, its not the end of the world, right? people get sick all the time and recover. but seriously, 21 days of monitoring for symptoms? thats just unnecessary stress for everyone 
! I'm all about getting vaccinated, especially if you're part of a high-risk group or haven't had the full series yet. It's crazy how contagious this disease is... one cough and boom, you've got a whole bunch of people at risk