"Philadelphia Faces Measles Outbreak with Multiple Exposure Sites Confirmed"

Philadelphia health officials have reported a measles cluster originating from an infant patient at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), spreading to at least three other unvaccinated individuals. The health department is investigating additional cases and has issued warnings for potential exposure locations. Measles is highly contagious, particularly dangerous to certain groups, and preventable with the MMR vaccine. The outbreak highlights concerns about declining vaccination rates and adherence to public health guidelines.