There was a possible measles exposure in the Cocalico School District. Live video above: Watch WGAL News 8.WGAL reached out to the district and Director of Communications Allison Ohline shared the following statement with us:”We were contacted by the PA Department of Health (DOH) regarding possible measles exposure at two of our buildings. We have complied with DOH procedures, and the appropriate staff and families were notified.”Five confirmed cases in Lancaster CountyWGAL reported earlier this week that the DOH had confirmed five measles cases in Lancaster County.Here’s what we know:The department is conducting contact tracing and notifying locations visited while individuals were contagious.All five cases involve unvaccinated individuals.PA DOH says vaccination is the best protection; children should get two MMR doses (12–15 months, then 4–6 years).The measles vaccine is highly effective: two doses are about 97% effective.Pennsylvania’s MMR vaccination rate is about 94%, which may help limit further spread compared with states with lower rates.About measles Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death. Complications can include pneumonia and encephalitis, especially in children under 5 and other high-risk groups.Measles can spread through the air from coughs or sneezes. It can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. People can be contagious from four days before to four days after symptoms appear.Common measles symptomsHigh fever (may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit)CoughRunny noseRed, watery eyesRashFor more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s website.

DENVER —

There was a possible measles exposure in the Cocalico School District.

Live video above: Watch WGAL News 8.

WGAL reached out to the district and Director of Communications Allison Ohline shared the following statement with us:

“We were contacted by the PA Department of Health (DOH) regarding possible measles exposure at two of our buildings. We have complied with DOH procedures, and the appropriate staff and families were notified.”

Five confirmed cases in Lancaster County

WGAL reported earlier this week that the DOH had confirmed five measles cases in Lancaster County.

Here’s what we know:

The department is conducting contact tracing and notifying locations visited while individuals were contagious.All five cases involve unvaccinated individuals.PA DOH says vaccination is the best protection; children should get two MMR doses (12–15 months, then 4–6 years).The measles vaccine is highly effective: two doses are about 97% effective.Pennsylvania’s MMR vaccination rate is about 94%, which may help limit further spread compared with states with lower rates.About measles

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death. Complications can include pneumonia and encephalitis, especially in children under 5 and other high-risk groups.

Measles can spread through the air from coughs or sneezes. It can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. People can be contagious from four days before to four days after symptoms appear.

Common measles symptomsHigh fever (may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit)CoughRunny noseRed, watery eyesRash

For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s website.