Measles Exposure Reported at Montgomery County Locations

Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at a car dealership and Wawa in Pennsylvania

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

A person with measles visited a Nissan dealership in Royersford and a Wawa in Limerick, Pennsylvania multiple times while contagious, according to the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Public Health. The exposure periods listed include when the infected individual was at each location and two hours after.

Why it matters

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to serious complications, especially for infants, young children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. This potential exposure raises concerns about the spread of measles in the local community.

The details

The infected individual visited the Nissan 422 of Limerick dealership in Royersford and a Wawa in Limerick from February 16-19, 2026. Measles can stay in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, so the exposure periods include the time the person was at each location and two hours after.

  • The infected individual visited the locations from February 16-19, 2026.
  • Measles can stay in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.

The players

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

The local health department that issued the warning about the measles exposure.

Office of Public Health

The state public health agency that collaborated with the Montgomery County Department on this case.

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What’s next

Individuals who may have been exposed are advised to monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days. Suspected measles patients should contact their doctor, urgent care center or hospital before visiting to avoid potentially exposing more people.

The takeaway

This measles exposure highlights the importance of vaccination, especially for vulnerable populations, to prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease in the community.