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Montgomery County Issues Measles Exposure Alert for Collegeville Urgent Care Visit

Officials emphasize vaccination verification with 21-day symptom monitoring for anyone at the clinic during the listed hours.

Overview

  • The county says a person with measles visited Patient First Primary and Urgent Care at 1411 S. Collegeville Road on Jan. 29, with potential exposure between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
  • People who were there are urged to watch for fever, cough, red eyes, runny nose, or rash for 21 days, stay home if symptoms appear, and call a health care provider before seeking in-person care.
  • Residents should review MMR vaccination records, as two documented doses are considered protective, and the vaccine is widely available at pharmacies and through providers.
  • Health officials note higher complication risks for young children, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.
  • The alert comes as measles activity rises nationally, with Virginia reporting a fifth case listing multiple public exposure sites and South Carolina’s outbreak reaching 876 cases, alongside recent travel-linked exposures at airports and Disneyland.