"Measles Outbreak in Philadelphia: 8 Cases and Growing"

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Philadelphia health officials have identified eight cases of measles among unvaccinated residents, with exposure sites listed across the city, including healthcare facilities and a daycare. The virus was first identified in a patient at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, leading to additional cases and hospitalizations. Officials urge those who may have been exposed to quarantine themselves and seek vaccination, emphasizing the highly contagious nature of measles and its potential serious complications.
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