file photo PromptMD Urgent Care, Fort Lee
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, at least two new measles cases have been reported in New Jersey, linked to an unvaccinated Bergen County patient who recently exposed hospital staff and patients at multiple healthcare facilities, according to state health officials.
New Measles Cases and Exposure Details
The two newly infected individuals, who were also unvaccinated, had close contact with the original patient. However, it remains unclear whether their exposure occurred at a hospital, urgent care center, or elsewhere. All three individuals are currently in quarantine.
The original patient, who had recently traveled abroad, visited several medical facilities while contagious, potentially exposing over 121 people.
Timeline of Possible Measles Exposure Locations:
- Feb. 8 | 12:15 – 4 p.m. – PromptMD Urgent Care, Fort Lee
- Feb. 9 | 11:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Englewood Hospital Emergency Department
- Feb. 9 | 7 – 9 p.m. – Hackensack University Medical Center
The patient developed a rash on Feb. 9, the day after visiting the urgent care center, and was later confirmed to have measles through PCR testing.
State Health Officials Warn of Potential Outbreak
The New Jersey Health Department is closely monitoring the situation as symptoms could develop in exposed individuals until March 6.
This comes amid a larger measles outbreak in West Texas, where the virus has infected at least 124 people and caused one death. Cases have also been reported in New York, Georgia, Alaska, Rhode Island, and New Mexico.
What You Need to Know About Measles
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through coughing, sneezing, or touching infected surfaces. It can lead to severe complications, including:
✔ Pneumonia
✔ Brain swelling (encephalitis)
✔ Hospitalization
✔ Death in severe cases
While mass vaccinations since 1963 have significantly reduced measles cases in the U.S., outbreaks still occur due to unvaccinated individuals.
Protect Yourself and Your Community
💉 Get vaccinated – The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is safe and effective in preventing infection.
🩺 Check for symptoms – Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a red rash.
🏥 Seek medical attention – If you believe you’ve been exposed, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
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why is this not a shock
Wash your hands.
And a new Covid is in china , oh yes. Look up c d c ,
Biden’s open boarder let in everything!
Including those who cannot spell correctly…
Including those who cannot spell correctly….
this is the actual truth of it.
They flew here legally from the only measle-stricken developed nation in the middle east. That’s why the reference to foreign travel was removed. Right, PJ?
And RFK Jr doesn’t believe in vaccines.