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Are measles in Philadelphia? Officials warn of 2 possible exposures

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A measles outbreak originating in central Pennsylvania has expanded into several counties, leading Philadelphia officials to identify potential exposure sites at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport.

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  1. Possible measles exposure reported at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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    Are measles in Philadelphia? Officials warn of 2 possible exposures

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  1. Phl17

    Health officials inform of possible measles exposure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The Department of Public Health is informing everyone of a possible measles exposure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The possible measles exposure at CHOP happened on Friday, Sept. 11, at 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, officials said in an announcement Thursday night.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Philadelphia health department warns of possible measles exposure at CHOP (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning patients and visitors about a possible measles exposure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

  3. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Measles exposure warning issued for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: What to know (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is alerting the public about a possible measles exposure at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to officials. Health leaders say exposure could have occurred Friday, Sept. 11, at several spots inside CHOP.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Philadelphia health officials report a measles exposure at CHOP (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Health officials said the potential exposure took place in a NICU and other locations on Sept. 11 at the hospital at 3401 Civic Center Blvd.

  5. Phl17

    Possible measles exposure reported at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    The notice comes after the state reported two recent measles-related deaths, bringing its total this year to four.

  6. PhillyVoice

    Infants in CHOP's neonatal intensive care unit may have been exposed to measles (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    A possible measles exposure took place at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 11 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., health officials say. People, including infants, in the neonatal intensive care unit and other areas may have been exposed.

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Health officials warn of recent measles exposure at PHL Airport (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    A person with measles traveled through PHL Airport between Sunday, Sept. 13 and Monday, Sept. 14, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced on Saturday. The person with measles traveled through Terminal B and F, as well as areas used to connect to other terminals in C, D and E, official…

  8. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Phila. health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning travelers about a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport.

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    There was a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The city department of public health is notifying travelers and others of the possible exposure, which is unrelated to the recent measles exposures at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

  10. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Philadelphia airport (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Health officials are warning travelers of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport last week, unrelated to recent exposures reported at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Potential measles exposure at PHL A person with measles traveled through the airport last week, accord…

  11. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Philadelphia Department of Health announced late Saturday that a possible measles exposure took place at Philadelphia International Airport between last Sunday and Monday at multiple terminals in the complex.

  12. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Are measles in Philadelphia? Officials warn of 2 possible exposures (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    A measles outbreak originating in central Pennsylvania has expanded into several counties, leading Philadelphia officials to identify potential exposure sites at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport.

  13. PhillyVoice

    Health officials warn of a measles exposure at the Philly airport (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Health officials reported a possible measles exposure on Sep. 13-14 at the Philadelphia International Airport. A traveler passing through the city stopped in Terminals B and F and passed through Terminals C, D and E.

  14. New York Post

    Health officials warn of measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "The Health Department is encouraging people who were exposed to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms," the statement said.

  15. 6ABC Philadelphia

    2nd possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Philadelphia is facing a second possible measles exposure after an individual passed through the Philadelphia International Airport, health officials warned.

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