BUCKS CO., Pa. – A Bucks County resident has tested positive for measles, the Health Department announced Monday.
County officials say the individual is an adult who recently traveled to an area of central Pennsylvania that has reported many measles cases this year. The person’s vaccination status is unclear, but they are no longer contagious, according to a news release from the county.
The Bucks County Health Department has notified healthcare providers whose offices the person is known to have visited. The County says it will assist the providers in notifying patients who may have been exposed.
Infected individuals generally begin to experience symptoms within 10-14 days of exposure. Symptoms of measles first include a cough, runny nose, red eyes, headache, and sneezing, then progress to a rash starting on the face and hairline, spreading downward.
Bucks County Health Department Director Dr. David Damsker released the following statement:
“Given the ongoing measles outbreak in parts of Pennsylvania, it is reasonable to expect additional cases may be reported here in Bucks County.
The most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from measles is vaccination. Two doses of the vaccine will be at least 97 percent effective in preventing all illness after exposure to the virus.
Fortunately, across Bucks County, we overall tend to see very high rates of vaccination against measles, which prevents further spread and keeps most infections mild in the rare instance that they occur. If you’re unsure of your vaccination status and want to make sure you’re protected, check with your doctor.”
If you believe you may have been exposed to measles and you plan to seek medical treatment for symptoms, the Health Department strongly encourages you to reach out to the healthcare facility you expect to visit and advise them of this fact before you go so they can be properly prepared.
Visit Pennsylvania’s measles dashboard to learn more about the disease and see updates on its status.
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