Long Island Reports First Measles Case of 2025, 12 Exposures Identified

A measles case has been confirmed in a Suffolk County infant, marking the first instance outside New York City this year. The child, too young for the MMR vaccine, was treated at Cohen Children's Medical Center, and officials have identified 12 potential exposures, primarily involving vaccinated individuals. Health authorities emphasize the importance of vaccinations due to the highly contagious nature of measles, urging anyone who visited certain hospital units between March 3-6 to seek medical advice. The child had recently traveled outside the U.S. but did not attend school or daycare while infectious. This case is part of a broader national context, as measles outbreaks are reported in various U.S. states, highlighting the need for vigilance and timely immunizations.