Pa. resident tests positive for measles, might have exposed others at department store
Health officials are responding to a confirmed measles case in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, involving potential public exposure.
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A resident of Snyder County has tested positive for measles. Health officials state the individual may have exposed others at a Lowe's department store in Selinsgrove.
Coverage from PennLive, WNEP, fox56.com, WKOK, and pennwatch.org emphasizes that the Pennsylvania Department of Health is responding to the incident. Local health officials are urging the public to prioritize prevention.
Further updates will depend on the Pennsylvania Department of Health's response to the potential exposure at the Selinsgrove location.
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Quick answers
Where did the potential exposure occur?
The exposure was reported at a Lowe's in Selinsgrove.
Who is affected?
A resident of Snyder County tested positive for measles.
What action are officials taking?
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is responding and health officials are urging prevention.
Coverage (5)
- Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Snyder County Lowe’s pennwatch.org · 8h ago
- Snyder County resident tests positive for measles, health officials urge prevention fox56.com · 8h ago
- Measles Exposure Reported At Selinsgrove Lowe’s | WKOK.com · 8h ago
- Snyder County resident tests positive for measles and may have exposed others, health officials say WNEP · 8h ago
- Pa. resident tests positive for measles, might have exposed others at department store PennLive.com · 8h ago
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