Lewis County reports 10 additional measles cases
Lewis County Public Health reported 10 additional measles cases involving unvaccinated people and said exposed individuals were notified.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Lewis County Public Health reported 10 additional measles cases, all involving unvaccinated people. The agency said people with infectious cases are isolated and that contact tracing has been completed, with known exposed individuals notified directly.
Health officials said people are generally considered immune after two doses of the MMR vaccine, if they were born before 1957, or if a blood test confirms immunity. People who develop a fever above 101 degrees, cough, runny nose or red, watery eyes after exposure should stay home and monitor symptoms for 21 days. Lewis County Public Health did not release additional details to protect privacy.
This story was written from a community submission and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
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