Tioga County Confirms 1 Measles Case, Traces Contacts of Unvaccinated Resident
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Updated · WBNG · Aug 14
Tioga County Confirms 1 Measles Case, Traces Contacts of Unvaccinated Resident
3 articles · Updated · WBNG · Aug 14
Summary
Tioga County health officials confirmed one measles case in an unvaccinated resident on Aug. 13 and said the infection is under investigation.
Public health staff carried out contact tracing because measles spreads through the air and said all known exposed individuals have been identified and notified.
Two MMR doses provide 97% protection, the county said, urging residents to check vaccination or immunity records and monitor for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and later rash.
Unvaccinated people, infants under 12 months, pregnant women and immunocompromised residents face the highest risk of severe complications, though officials said the overall public risk remains low for fully vaccinated people.