One case of measles reported in Montgomery County with possible exposure in Limerick

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health (OPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an individual in Montgomery County. 

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily through the air when an infectious person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can also be spread when someone touches droplets from an infected person. 

Potential Exposure Location and Times 

A person with measles was at the following locations in Montgomery County while they were contagious. Anyone who was at the places listed below during the dates and times provided may have been exposed and should monitor themselves for symptoms. Measles can stay in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.

The time for exposure includes the period when the individual was at the location listed below and two hours after. If you were not in this location during the time window listed, you were not exposed.  

Nissan 422 of Limerick, 55 Autopark Boulevard, Royersford, PA 19468

• Monday, February 16, 2026 from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 8:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Wawa, 579 N. Lewis Road, Limerick, PA 19468

• Monday, February 16, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m 
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
• Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
  
  

What To Do If You Think You May Have Been Exposed

Check your vaccination records. Individuals are usually protected from measles if: 

• You were born in 1957 or earlier, or 
• You have had 2 doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine, or the recommended vaccine doses based on your age. 
• Laboratory testing confirming of disease or immunity 
• If you are not fully vaccinated or protected and think you might have been exposed, call your health care provider or the Office of Public Health for further instructions.  
• Watch for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, including fever, an unexplained rash, cough, congestion or runny nose, or red watery eyes (conjunctivitis).  
• If you develop symptoms, stay home and call a health care provider right away. 
• Call your health care provider, urgent care, or hospital before you visit. This helps protect staff and other patients.
   

Measles can be prevented with two doses of the MMR vaccine. Measles vaccines are safe and available at local health care providers or pharmacies. OPH can assist by providing recommendations for testing, prevention guidance, and disease management. 

Who is Most at Risk for Complications 

• Infants and children less than 5 years old 
• Pregnant women 
• People with weakened immune systems, such as from leukemia and HIV infection 

Measles is a reportable disease in Pennsylvania. Health care providers should report suspected cases of measles immediately to OPH at 610.278.5117 or after hours at 610.635.4300.