Mar 23, 2024, 1:42amUpdated 2h agoBy: Information 12 Workers A Nassau County resident has been confirmed to have the third measles instances within the state this yr, based on the New York State Division of Well being (NYSDOH).
The NYSDOH says this case of measles is the primary within the state exterior of New York Metropolis.
The division says it’s working with Nassau County well being officers and have alerted the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.
“Our epidemiologists and Division workers with the Divisions of Vaccine Excellence (DOVE) and Epidemiology are working hand in hand with our specialists within the Wadsworth Laboratory in addition to Nassau County well being officers to observe and examine this case and any potential exposures,” State Well being Commissioner Dr. James McDonald stated. “Crucial factor folks can do to guard themselves is to confirm they’ve been correctly immunized towards measles and instantly get a shot if they don’t seem to be.”