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Infant Exposed to Measles at UPMC Children's
8 Sep
Summary
- A two-month-old infant was exposed to measles at a hospital.
- The mother claims hospital staff provided uncertain guidance.
- The infant is now in quarantine and cannot be vaccinated.
A mother is speaking out after her infant daughter was exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital. The two-month-old was among ten children identified as having potential exposure to the virus about two weeks prior to the report. This incident has caused significant distress, as the infant is too young to receive the measles vaccination, which is typically administered at 12 months of age.
The mother reported that upon learning of the exposure, she sought guidance from hospital staff regarding quarantine measures and prevention. However, she stated that hospital personnel were unable to provide clear answers, directing her to the health department. Subsequently, she received information that indicated a longer quarantine period than initially implied, and that they had already been in public for three days of that period.
She believes the hospital's lack of immediate and clear communication potentially led to further spread within the facility. The infant is currently under quarantine, a period that will last for 28 days in total, with symptoms potentially appearing up to 21 days after exposure. This situation has resulted in the infant missing important family gatherings.
