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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Erie County DOH declares measles outbreak amid fifth reported case
The Erie County Department of Health has officially declared an outbreak of measles in the region, after confirming the fourth and fifth cases of the virus since March. These cases were directly connected to exposures from a local positive case of measles back on March 30, not due to international travel. ECDH confirms case of measles in Erie Co. child A slow, spread of measles to unvaccinated people in Erie County continues to be documented with now five cases made public. The three most recent cases stem from local spread. 'When we just had the one case at the childcare facility, that did not count as an outbreak. Now that we have two cases linked to the exposure to that individual, that's what the cdc would define as an outbreak,' said Erin Mrenak, director of public health for Erie County. More than 200 people who were at creative learning childcare and Fitness U on March 30 were reached out to for contact tracing. It's from this group that these most recent case came from. Measles outbreak confirmed in Ashtabula County 'We ended up putting a list together of all of those individuals and then our team, which consists of contact tracers, nurses, supervisors, public health preparedness coordinators, worked really hard to reach out to all of those individuals to talk about their vaccination status. Those who are vaccinated do not have any quarantine despite exposure because the risk of getting measles if you're vaccinated is very small, only 3%,' Mrenak said. This time around, people who were at UPMC Hamot's emergency department on Saturday, April 5 between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. Should monitor for symptoms of measles until April 26. Mainly those who are unvaccinated. At this time, the Erie County Department still doesn't consider there to be a high risk of community spread or exposure with these cases but any symptoms can take weeks to develop. 'What we're finding is that there's a lot of people that didn't realize that they didn't have access to their vaccine records. Before electronic medical records were as prevalent, you either had your parent might have had your paper vaccine record or your PCP office, but a lot of those offices have closed for a lot of people that are in their late 30s, 40s, 50s, and so people are insistent that they're vaccinated but don't have a way to show that they are,' Mrenak explained. Erie CRIZ nearing it start in downtown The health department will be hosting an MMR vaccine clinic next Tuesday, April 22 at the Zem Zem Shrine Club from 11 until 6:30 p.m. They can vaccinate anyone older than 18 who is looking to get their vaccine, or for people who are unsure of their vaccination status. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Two new cases of measles reported in Erie County
(WJET/WFXP)– The Erie County Department of Health (ECDH) has reported two new cases of measles saying they're linked to a previously reported case. According to the ECDH, the two new cases are linked to a case of measles reported on March 30 and contact tracing efforts are underway. The three cases being linked define the situation as an outbreak per the CDC, health officials do not believe there is a high risk of community spread or risk of further exposure to them. Health officials are also advising anyone who was at the UPMC Hamot Emergency Department on Saturday, April 5 between 5:30 and 9 p.m. may be at risk if they haven't been immunized to measles. This marks five total cases of measles reported in Erie County this year. In response to the outbreak and community interest, the ECDH said there's work being done to put on a mobile MMR vaccine clinic along with another clinic set for April 22. That clinic is set for Tuesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Zem Zem Shrine Club located at 2525 W 38th Street. You can pre-register for that Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
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Erie County DOH reports no new measles cases, tracing continues
(WJET/WFXP)– The Erie County Department of Health has reported there've been no new cases of measles after a case was reported in an Erie County child last week. Last week we reported a case of measles had been confirmed in an Erie County child on Sunday, March 30 and since then, the DOH said they've contacted 227 people who may have been exposed across three locations all within 24 hours. ECDH confirms case of measles in Erie Co. child Most importantly, no new cases have been reported by DOH as they continue to work with school districts in the area along with childcareproviders and healthcare facilities. Each of the people contacted was given information on measles including symptoms and quarantine procedures, if necessary. When exposures to diseases like measles happen, the DOH said their top priority is getting in contact with anyone vulnerable to the disease who may not have been able to receive vaccination due to medical conditions or age. Two cases of measles confirmed in Erie County The DOH is highlighting the efforts by their workers ahead of National Public Health Week which runs from April 7 to 13 and celebrates the 'invisible' work done by their staff while highlighting important health issues. Staff members are still doing contact tracing in the area and are reminding anyone who receives a call from the DOH to return it at 814-451-6700 or 814-451-6707. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
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Gymnasts stick the landing at PA Gymnastics Championship
The Pennsylvania Gymnastics State Championship flipped through town this weekend. These athletes have spent hours on the mat for a shot to win a medal. The top 468 gymnast from across the state have perfected their routines for this year's state championships. ECDH confirms case of measles in Erie Co. child This competition is being hosted by the Erie Gymnastics Center Team Lightning Incorporated. 'We won the bid; it's a process that we have to go through just like Olympic cities bid on the Olympics to come,' said Douglas Pershun, meet director for PA Level 4 & 5 State Championships. 'It's a great economic impact on the city because all these kids are staying in the hotels, their eating in our restaurants, they're filling up gas. This is a win-win for Erie.' These athletes are level four and five which Pershun said is middle grade for traditional women's artistic gymnastics. There's four events that are part of the competition; the vault, balance beam, uneven bars and floor exercise. Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to boost school bus safety Pershun said these are compulsory levels, in other words, it's all about technique which is the key to help them move to the high level. 'Straight arms, pointy toes. The kids are all doing the same competitive routine to the same song and the judges are nitpicking over the technique and form,' he explained. One gymnast from Reading, PA said no matter how many times she competes, there's nothing like the feeling of sticking the landing. 'Okay don't mess up, but like have fun with it,' said Nina Davis, a gymnast at Berks Gymnastic Academy. 'It took us a while to get here and I'm very excited.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Twelve-year-old Nina trains several times a week for a flawless performance. Her hard work and dedication can be seen in her favorite competition where she won a 9 point 3 during her uneven bar. She said that her coaches helped her reach her goals, including her achievement on Saturday of winning the overall vault championship. But more important than the gold, are the friendships she's made along the way. 'They all are supportive, they all help us, they'll always be there if something goes wrong and I love them so much,' she went on to say. Peek'n Peak welcomes golfers back for start of the season The competition wrapped up on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
