Measles Exposure Reported at Wawa and Car Dealership in Montgomery County

Health officials warn residents of potential measles exposure at locations in Royersford and Limerick

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Montgomery County health officials have confirmed another case of measles in the area, linked to a previous outbreak in Florida. The latest exposure occurred at a Wawa convenience store and a Nissan car dealership in Royersford and Limerick over several days in mid-February. Residents who visited these locations during the specified times are advised to monitor for symptoms and contact their healthcare providers if they are not fully vaccinated against measles.

Why it matters

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to serious complications, especially in vulnerable populations like infants, young children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. This latest case highlights the ongoing risk of measles outbreaks and the importance of vaccination to protect public health.

The details

The new measles case is connected to a previous one confirmed earlier this month in Montgomery County, which was linked to a larger outbreak centered on a college in Florida. The initial case involved a person who traveled from the Florida outbreak to Montgomery County and visited an urgent care center in Collegeville on January 29. Two household members later contracted the virus, though they were already quarantining when symptoms developed. The newly announced case involves an adult who visited the same Collegeville urgent care clinic as the original patient, developing symptoms approximately 20 days after exposure.

  • Monday, February 16, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 18, from 8:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Monday, February 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, February 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, February 19, from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

The players

Richard Lorraine

The medical director of the Montgomery County Health Department.

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What they’re saying

“For those folks who don't have an immune status, and don't get the MMR, they do need to quarantine for up to 21 days afterward, because that's how long the incubation period is.”

— Richard Lorraine, Medical Director, Montgomery County Health Department (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

Individuals who were at the Nissan 422 of Limerick car dealership or the Wawa convenience store in Limerick during the specified times and are not fully vaccinated against measles are advised to contact their doctor or the Montgomery County public health office to verify their vaccination status and potentially receive testing or quarantine guidance.

The takeaway

This measles exposure highlights the ongoing need for vaccination to protect public health, especially for vulnerable populations. It also underscores the importance of swift public health response and communication to limit the spread of highly contagious diseases like measles.