Monroe County Warns Aug. 29 Rochester Station Travelers of Measles Exposure
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Sep 3
Monroe County Warns Aug. 29 Rochester Station Travelers of Measles Exposure
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Sep 3
Summary
Monroe County health officials told anyone who entered Rochester’s Louise M. Slaughter train station on Aug. 29 to watch for measles symptoms through Sept. 19 after an infected traveler passed through.
The person does not live in Monroe County and was only traveling through, and officials said overall illness risk is low because many people are protected by vaccination or prior infection.
Measles symptoms can appear 10 to 12 days after exposure, or as late as 21 days, starting with fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes before a blotchy rash spreads.
Pregnant women, infants, immunocompromised people and unvaccinated adults face higher risk; anyone who develops symptoms should call a provider before seeking care and avoid public places.
Two MMR doses remain the main protection, health officials said, urging people unsure of their vaccination status to check with a provider or local health department.