As potential measles exposure is shown in New Jersey, the Department of health, has given a health alert. In Hudson County, an adult man is confirmed with measles, who may have exposed to individuals at several places.

Between January 16th and 24th of 2017, the possible exposure happened in Jersey City. While traveling abroad, the individual acquired measles, and is recovering at home.

As late as, February 14, 2017, an individual who may have been exposed could develop symptoms. The symptoms include rash, fever, runny nose, cough, watery eyes.

The Sufflock County Department of Health also confirmed, a case of the measles, in an infant that recently arrived from overseas.

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On Jan 19th, the child was taken to Good Samaritan Emergency Room, in West Islip, for evaluation and was released, and was seen at HRHCare Martin Luther King Jr. Family Health Center, in Wyandanch, on January 25th.

On January 19, anyone who is not fully immune to measles and was in the Good Samaritan Hospital ER between the hours of 5:57 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and was at HRHCare Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, in Wyandanch between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., is considered exposed to measles.

Those who were exposed and have not already been contacted by HRHCare should contact the health center, at 516-214-8020 immediately, as preventive measures may be effective if vaccine is administered within 72 hours of exposure.

By Mrudula.