The Bucks County resident signed with measles after a recent trip to Texas.
Vaccinated individuals visited several locations in the Bucks County area, although they may be contagious, according to a statement from the Bucks County Health Department.
Unidentified people have experienced mild symptoms, the health department said.
The department said visitors to Starbucks, 2896 S. Eagle Road in Newtown, from 10:50am to 12:30pm on March 19, should monitor symptoms of the illness, including cough, runny nose and red eyes.
The Bucks County Health Department said it will track all other locations the individual has visited and notify anyone who may be exposed to the virus.
It is not clear whether these two cases are directly connected to the West Texas outbreak, which killed one child and infected hundreds.
The department urged people who are not currently vaccinated from measles to do so.
“Two vaccines are 97% effective at preventing all diseases. However, while those who have been vaccinated can still develop measles, they are more likely to experience mild illnesses and are less likely to spread it.” “The best way to control this virus is to have a high level of community vaccination rates.”
On March 24th, two measles were reported in Erie County. Officials there said both cases were related to international travel.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be spread by coughing or sneezing. It can stay in the air for up to 2 hours and can be contracted by breathing that air or touching a contaminated surface and touching the eyes, ears, or mouth.
Children under the age of 5, pregnant women, and children with an infringement of the immune system are at an increased risk of developing more serious complications.
Other symptoms of the disease include headaches, sneezing, and rashes of the red skin beginning on the face and neck. People usually begin to experience symptoms within 10-14 days of exposure.
