UPMC Confirms 3 Measles Cases, Tests 5 More at Children's Hospital
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Updated · WGR550 · Sep 1
UPMC Confirms 3 Measles Cases, Tests 5 More at Children's Hospital
3 articles · Updated · WGR550 · Sep 1
Summary
Three measles cases were confirmed at UPMC Children's Hospital last week, and five more possible cases are awaiting test results; none of the children are hospitalized.
UPMC said it does not know where the infected children live, and patients from other counties also come into Allegheny County for testing.
State data still showed 0 measles cases in Allegheny County before a Monday update, reflecting that non-resident cases are counted in their home counties.
Doctors expect the patients were unvaccinated, warning measles spreads quickly in under-immunized communities as schools reopen and parents check MMR vaccination rates.