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Posted: 8th November 2018 at 00h01
The New Jersey Department of Health warns residents that two more cases of measles – a highly contagious disease – have been confirmed in Ocean County. This brings the total to six confirmed cases. These people may have exposed others to infection during their stay in Océan County between October 28 and November 1.
Anyone who has visited the following places may have been exposed to measles:
º Schul Satmar, 405 Forest Avenue, Lakewood
Oct. 28 – Nov. 1 Between 9 am and 2 pm daily
October 28 to October 31 between 18h30 and 12h30 (morning of November 1st)
November 1st, from 18:30 to 22:00
º CHEMED Health Center, 1771 Madison Ave., Lakewood
October 30th between 9:20 am and 12:30 pm
November 1st from 10:15 pm close
º Office of Dr. Eli Eilenberg, 150 James Street, Lakewood
October 31, from 11:15 am to 2:45 pm
Four Corners Bagel & Café, 150 James Street, Lakewood
October 31, 12: 30-15: 00
The state health department is working with the Océan County Health Department to identify and warn people who may have been exposed during the period when these people were contagious. If other venues are identified, the information will be updated on the department's measles section.
The department urges residents to remain vigilant against any symptoms of measles. Symptoms of measles include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Measles infection in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low birth weight baby. Measles is easily transmitted in the air when someone coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.
The department recommends anyone who has visited any of the places listed at the specified dates / times to immediately contact a health care provider to discuss the potential exposure and risk of developing the disease. If you have been exposed, you are at risk if you have not been vaccinated or if you have not had measles. Potentially exposed people, if infected, may develop symptoms as late as November 22nd.
Anyone who suspects an exposure is asked to call a health care provider before going to a doctor's office or an emergency department. Special provisions can be made for assessment while protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infections.
A document containing information on measures to be taken in case of exposure to measles is available at https://bit.ly/2qzbFcT.
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