State Provides Resources for Child Care Providers Amid National Measles Outbreak

The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) Bureau of Epidemiology has released resources for child care providers amid an ongoing nationwide outbreak of measles.

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Measles is a very contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Cases have been reported in Pennsylvania, so child care operators should remain alert.

Resources shared by the state include:

• Measles Resources

• Measles Fact Sheet for Parents

• Measles: Information to Prevent Spread in School and Child Care Settings

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided national information on measles cases.

The state DOH suggests that caregivers get children vaccinated for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) or measles mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) (MMRV).

If children have symptoms consistent with measles, place a well-fitted mask on them, avoid contact with others, and contact your health care provider or PADOH at 1-877-724-3258.