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HEALTH ALERT: Measles Exposure Reported in Wilmington
The Delaware Division of Public Health is reporting a measles exposure at the emergency department of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington on February 18, 2026.
DPH is conducting contact tracing and will reach out directly to anyone identified as potentially exposed. If you were at the Nemours ER that day, health officials are urging you to:
Check your vaccination status Monitor for symptoms for 21 days — through March 11, 2026 Contact your doctor if you have concernsImportant:
• Anyone not fully vaccinated should get an MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure (by February 21). Check with your pharmacy or primary care provider to confirm availability.
• Pregnant women who may have been exposed should seek emergency care for evaluation.
• If you develop symptoms, call the Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 302-744-4990 (business hours) or 1-888-295-5156 (24-hour line) before going to a healthcare facility. Always notify providers ahead of arrival if you believe you were exposed.
Not sure about your vaccination record? Visit the DelVAX public portal or contact your primary care provider.
We’ll continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
