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An international traveler who has contracted measles may have increased the risk of exposure for residents of Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties.(Photo: Markell DeLoatch, Public Opinion)

NEW CITY – An international traveler who has contracted measles may have increased the risk of exposure for residents of Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties.

The Rockland County Health Department issued a warning Sunday after learning that the person had traveled to several locations in the three counties. The warning urges members of high-risk groups to immediately contact a health care provider if they go to the same places.

"We are working diligently to monitor the situation and protect the measles community," said Dr. Patricia Scnhabel, Rockland Health Commissioner, in a press release. "We will keep residents informed of any updates."

THE REDNESS: An Israeli traveler with measles may have transmitted the virus to Newark Airport, Rockland County

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: About measles and vaccination

Pregnant women, children under 6 months, immunodeficient persons and those who have not been vaccinated or were born before 1957 and who have immunity problems are considered to be at high risk of contracting measles.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. Patients usually develop fever and may have a cough, runny nose and watery eyes, followed closely by a spotted red rash. Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 21 days of exposure.

Patients are considered infectious four to four days after the onset of the measles rash.

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Health officials said that the infected traveler had gone to the following places:

  • Congregation Bais Elazer, 26 Voyager Court, Monsey, October 4 between 8 and 11 o'clock.
  • Mia's Reflexology, 191 South Main Street, New City, Oct. 4 between 7pm and 9pm.
  • Lifetime Gym, 10 Van Riper Road, Montvale, New Jersey, October 5, between 8:30 am and noon.
  • Wesley Kosher, 455 route 306, Monsey, October 5th between 10:00 and 13:00.
  • Borov Congregation, 2 Parker Road, Monsey, between 18:45 and 21:45. October 5th.
  • Costco, 50 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet, October 7 between 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm.
  • Care 365, 1 Main Street, Monsey, October 8th between 10pm. and midnight.
  • Westchester Medical Center Emergency Room, 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, between 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm. October 11th.

The measles virus remains alive in the air and on surfaces until two hours after the passage of an infected person.

The health department said anyone who may have been exposed and presenting symptoms should contact their health care provider, local clinic or emergency room before seeking treatment. This will prevent other users of these facilities from being exposed.

Health care providers are urged to report all suspected measles cases to the Communicable Disease Program of the Rockland County Department of Health at 845-364-2997 during office hours or at 845-364- 8600 after regular hours or weekends.

For more information on measles, visit: www.health.ny.gov/publications/2170.pdf

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