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Child in Suffolk contracts measles; officials warn of 'potential exposure' at Northwell hospital
A Suffolk County child has tested positive for measles, the third infection statewide this year, New York health officials said Tuesday, as they warned people at a New Hyde Park hospital while the child underwent treatment there of "potential exposure" to the highly contagious disease.
Long Island baby tests positive for measles — and 12 more may have been exposed, officials warn
A Long Island baby tested positive for measles as health officials issued an ominous warning Wednesday that at least 12 more people may have been exposed to the virus.
Measles case confirmed on Long Island, health officials say
A measles case has been confirmed on Long Island, health officials say. The patient is under the age of 5, lives in Suffolk County and is unvaccinated, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Officials say the child did not attend day care or school while infectious.
LI officials warn of potential measles exposures
Officials on Long Island are warning parents about potential measles exposure after a child in Suffolk County tested positive for the virus this week.
12 Long Island residents alerted to possible measles exposure following new case
Suffolk County health officials say they are working with Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center to prevent the spread of measles after a Long Island child who visited the hospital was diagnosed with the virus this week.
Long Island baby positive for measles, at least 12 people potentially exposed
At least 12 people were potentially exposed to measles on Long Island after a baby too young to be vaccinated tested positive at a medical facility, public health officials said Wednesday.
Long Island measles case reported, possible public exposure at Queens hospital
New York’s recent measles cases have emerged amid a rapidly growing measles outbreak on the Texas-New Mexico border, which has resulted in two deaths.
Suffolk County measles case: Infant goes home, more than 12 residents possibly exposed in hospital, officials say
The residents were possibly exposed during a visit to Cohen Children's Medical Center, where a child with measles was treated.
Long Island measles outbreak unlikely after child tests positive, health officials say
The measles vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of the disease at bay, health officials say. This ...
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Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City
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12 Suffolk residents potentially exposed to the measles after infant tests positive for virus
Anyone who feels they may have been exposed should consult with their doctor or pediatrician or contact their local health department.
What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey
A child in Suffolk County became the latest known person in the region to contract measles. Experts recommend vaccines as the ...
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1st Case of Measles for 2025 Outside NY City Reported in NY State
The New York State Department of Health has reported the first case of measles in 2025 outside of New York City, marking the ...