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First NJ Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed

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Measles Alert in New Jersey: Health Officials Confirm Case in Hudson County Following International Travel

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Newark NJ, The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has issued an urgent public health alert following the state’s first confirmed case of measles in 2026. A resident of Hudson County tested positive for the highly contagious virus after returning from international travel, prompting officials to warn residents about potential exposure sites in Newark and Hackensack.

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Bergen County Child May Have Exposed Hundreds to Measles at Hackensack Hospital and Local Doctor’s Offices

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HACKENSACK, NJ — September 3, 2025 — Health officials are warning Bergen County residents after a child infected with measles may have exposed patients and families at Hackensack University Medical Center and nearby doctors’ offices during the week of August 25.

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