Check out the FAQ,Terms of Service & Disclaimers by clicking the
link. Please register
to be able to post. By viewing this site you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Acknowledge our Disclaimers.
FluTrackers.com Inc. does not provide medical advice. Information on this web site is collected from various internet resources, and the FluTrackers board of directors makes no warranty to the safety, efficacy, correctness or completeness of the information posted on this site by any author or poster.
The information collated here is for instructional and/or discussion purposes only and is NOT intended to diagnose or treat any disease, illness, or other medical condition. Every individual reader or poster should seek advice from their personal physician/healthcare practitioner before considering or using any interventions that are discussed on this website.
By continuing to access this website you agree to consult your personal physican before using any interventions posted on this website, and you agree to hold harmless FluTrackers.com Inc., the board of directors, the members, and all authors and posters for any effects from use of any medication, supplement, vitamin or other substance, device, intervention, etc. mentioned in posts on this website, or other internet venues referenced in posts on this website.
We are not asking for any donations. Do not donate to any entity who says they are raising funds for us.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
NJ: Health officials warn about 30 confirmed cases of measles in Ocean County and 3 in Passaic Co.- outbreak over
Measles case confirmed in Lakewood; Residents may have been exposed, officials say
Andrew Goudsward, Asbury Park Press Published 8:38 a.m. ET Oct. 28, 2018
...The department of health warned that the patient visited the following locations in Lakewood while contagious:
Schul Satmar, 405 Forest Ave., Oct.13-21 from 1 to 4 p.m. daily
Eat a Pita, 116 Clifton Ave., October 15 between 7 and 10 p.m.
CHEMED Health Center, 1771 Madison Ave, Oct. 17 between 3 and 6 p.m. and Oct. 18 between 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Measles Cases Now 4 In Ocean County 'Outbreak', Officials Say
Patrons of two restaurants were exposed; authorities are urging people to call providers instead of showing up at medical facilities.
By Karen Wall, Patch Staff | Nov 2, 2018 9:48 am ET | Updated Nov 2, 2018 11:27 am ET
LAKEWOOD, NJ ? Four cases of measles have been confirmed in Ocean County, and the state Department of Health is now labeling it an outbreak.
Health Department Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal announced two newly confirmed cases on Thursday, and on Friday morning, the Ocean County Health Department confirmed an additional case had been diagnosed. All three new cases are people who developed symptoms after being exposed to a man who became infected measles while traveling internationally...
It?s an outbreak: Lakewood measles cases climbs to 5
Dan Alexander
November 2, 2018
LAKEWOOD ? Another two cases of measles has been confirmed by the Ocean County Health Department bringing the total in the township to five...
...County health officials warned that anyone who was in the following locations may have been exposed.
NPGS grocery store, 231 Main St in Lakewood: Thursday, Oct. 25, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 29, between 2:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Pizza Plus, 241 4th St, Lakewood: Sunday, Oct. 28 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
CHEMED Health Center, 1771 Madison Ave in Lakewood Wednesday, Oct. 31 between 8:45 a.m. and 1 p.m...
...Anyone potentially exposed could develop symptoms as late as Nov. 20...
Additional Measles Cases Reported In Ocean County
By Jennifer Peacock -
November 7, 2018
OCEAN COUNTY ? There are now six confirmed and seven suspected cases of measles in Ocean County, the Ocean County Health Department confirmed to Jersey Shore Online.
OCHD spokesman Brian Rumpf said the department?s epidemiologist is conducting an in-depth investigation of who these persons may have been in contact with and alert them of possible exposure to the disease...
The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents that two additional cases of measles ? a highly contagious disease ? have been confirmed in Ocean County. This brings the total to six confirmed cases. These individuals could have exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County between Oct. 28 and Nov. 1.
Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:
October 28 - November 1 between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
October 28 - October 31 between 6:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. (morning of Nov. 1)
November 1 between 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
CHEMED Health Center, 1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
October 30 between 9:20 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
November 1 from 10:15 p.m. to close
Office of Dr. Eli Eilenberg, 150 James St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
October 31 between 11:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Four Corners Bagel & Caf?, 150 James St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
October 31 between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The Department is working in collaboration with the Ocean County Health Department to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the time the individuals were infectious. In the event that additional exposure locations are identified, information will be updated on the Department's measles page.
The Department urges residents to remain vigilant for any symptoms of measles. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Measles infection in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low-birth-weight baby. Measles is easily spread through the air when someone coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.
The Department recommends that anyone who visited any of the locations listed above during the specified dates/times should contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. If you have been exposed, you are at risk if you have not been vaccinated or have not had measles. Individuals potentially exposed, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as November 22. Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.
Anyone who has not been vaccinated or has not had measles is at risk if they are exposed. "Two doses of measles vaccine are about 97 percent effective in preventing measles,? said Dr. Christina Tan, state epidemiologist.
?We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it protects others around you who are too young to get the vaccine or can?t receive it for medical reasons. If you?re planning an international trip, the World Health Organization recommends that adults or adolescents unsure of their immune status get a dose of measles vaccine before traveling,? Dr. Tan added.
Before international travel:
Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who get one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two more doses (one dose at 12 through 15 months of age and another dose separated by at least 28 days).
Children 1 year and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
Teenagers and adults who do not have evidence of immunity against measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.
A document with information on what to do if you?ve been exposed to measles is available on our website.
For more information about measles, contact your health care provider, or visit the Department's website.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?s website has additional information here.
For Release:
November 7, 2018
Shereef Elnahal
Commissioner
For Further Information Contact:
Office of Communications
(609) 984-7160
County reverses course on measles vaccine rules for students
Dan Alexander
November 11, 2018
LAKEWOOD ? The Ocean County Department of Health has reversed course and said schools and child care facilities can refuse to admit children who have not been vaccinated against the measles.
Six cases of measles have been confirmed in Lakewood during the current outbreak, and another eight cases remain under investigation, according to OCHD spokesman Dan Regenye. Earlier, the department urged schools to allow un-vaccinated student to be in school unless there was evidence they had been exposed...
The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents that 5 additional cases of measles ? a highly contagious disease ? have been confirmed in Ocean County. This brings the total to 11 confirmed cases. These individuals could have exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County on November 1.
Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:
Office of Dr. Eli Eilenberg, 150 James St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
November 1 between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Department is working in collaboration with the Ocean County Health Department to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the time the individuals were infectious. For a comprehensive list of exposures identified to date related to this outbreak, please visit the Department's measles page.
The Department urges residents to remain vigilant for any symptoms of measles. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Measles infection in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low-birth-weight baby. Measles is easily spread through the air when someone coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.
The Department recommends that anyone who visited any of the locations listed above during the specified dates/times should contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. If you have been exposed, you are at risk if you have not been vaccinated or have not had measles. Individuals potentially exposed, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as November 22. Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.
Anyone who has not been vaccinated or has not had measles is at risk if they are exposed. "Two doses of measles vaccine are about 97 percent effective in preventing measles,? said Dr. Christina Tan, state epidemiologist.
?We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it protects others around you who are too young to get the vaccine or can?t receive it for medical reasons. If you?re planning an international trip, the World Health Organization recommends that adults or adolescents unsure of their immune status get a dose of measles vaccine before traveling,? Dr. Tan added.
Before international travel:
Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who get one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two more doses (one dose at 12 through 15 months of age and another dose separated by at least 28 days).
Children 1 year and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
Teenagers and adults who do not have evidence of immunity against measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.
A document with information on what to do if you?ve been exposed to measles is available on our website.
For more information about measles, contact your health care provider, or visit the Department's website.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?s website has additional information here.
For Release:
November 13, 2018
Shereef Elnahal
Commissioner
For Further Information Contact:
Office of Communications
(609) 984-7160
The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents that a twelfth case of measles ? a highly contagious disease ? has been confirmed in Ocean County. This individual could have exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County between November 6 and November 9.
Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:
Motor Vehicle Commission, 1861 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 (The Motor Vehicle Commission has chosen to close this location until Monday, Nov. 19. Other locations will be open for customers in the area).
November 7 between 2:30 and 5:15 p.m.
The Department is working in collaboration with the Ocean County Health Department to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the time the individuals were infectious. For a comprehensive list of exposures identified to date related to this outbreak, please visit the Department's measles page.
The Department urges residents to remain vigilant for any symptoms of measles. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Measles infection in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low-birth-weight baby. Measles is easily spread through the air when someone coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.
The Department recommends that anyone who visited any of the locations listed above during the specified dates/times should contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. If you have been exposed, you are at risk if you have not been vaccinated or have not had measles. Individuals potentially exposed, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as November 30. Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.
Anyone who has not been vaccinated or has not had measles is at risk if they are exposed. "Two doses of measles vaccine are about 97 percent effective in preventing measles,? said Dr. Christina Tan, state epidemiologist.
?We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it protects others around you who are too young to get the vaccine or can?t receive it for medical reasons. If you?re planning an international trip, the World Health Organization recommends that adults or adolescents unsure of their immune status get a dose of measles vaccine before traveling,? Dr. Tan added.
Before international travel:
Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who get one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two more doses (one dose at 12 through 15 months of age and another dose separated by at least 28 days).
Children 1 year and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
Teenagers and adults who do not have evidence of immunity against measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.
A document with information on what to do if you?ve been exposed to measles is available on our website.
For more information about measles, contact your health care provider, or visit the Department's website.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?s website has additional information here.
For Release:
November 15, 2018
Shereef Elnahal
Commissioner
For Further Information Contact:
Office of Communications
(609) 984-7160
11 places you may have been exposed to measles; 14 cases confirmed
Dan Alexander
November 18, 2018
TRENTON ? The MVC will keep its Toms River branch closed through Monday after a potential measles exposure was reported by the state Department of Health.
The branch on Hooper Avenue was one of 11 places where people could have been exposed to measles, the first location outside of Lakewood where the outbreak has been centered. The state Department of Health initially said the office would reopen on Monday.
MVC customers are being directed to the Lakewood and Manahawkin offices as alternates...
There are now 14 confirmed cases and 10 cases under investigation as of Friday, all in Lakewood...
MEASLES update ? as of november 20, 2018 ? 11:45 a.m.
The following is a summary with new and ongoing information with respect to the measles outbreak from the Ocean County Health Department. The numbers remain the same for today.
There are now 14 confirmed measles cases.
There are also 13 potential cases under investigation.
Vaccination is encouraged and those children involved with exposure to a confirmed case may be subject to an order of exclusion, if unvaccinated.
The Ocean County Health Department continues to support and highly encourage the exclusion of non-vaccinated children from schools, preschools and daycares in the outbreak area. These entities have the authority to make that decision when an outbreak has been declared by the New Jersey Department of Health. The age range so far for the current outbreak is 6 months to 27 years old.
People are reminded to check their immunization records and if there is any sign of symptoms to contact your healthcare provider prior to showing up at that provider?s office so that appropriate arrangements can be made for examination or treatment.
The potential for spreading infection exists four days prior and four days after a measles rash onset.
People can become ill from measles from 5 to 21 days after being exposed to the virus.
Measles-like symptoms include fever, rash, runny nose, cough, loss of appetite and pink eye.
Measles can spread through coughing and sneezing and can live on surfaces and in the air for up to two hours.
30% of measles cases involve additional serious health complications.
The Ocean County Health Department continues to communicate and coordinate daily with the State of New Jersey Department of Health and other healthcare providers in response to the measles outbreak.
To obtain additional information, please visit our website at the Ocean County Health Department?s website at www.ochd.org. Also, please check out our new website at www.phu2.org, to access and learn more about our Public Health is You Too! campaign to help equip you to take simple steps to improve your health.
Suspected Cases Of Measles Continues To Rise In Ocean County
By Chris Lundy -
November 21, 2018
By Chris Lundy and Jennifer Peacock
OCEAN COUNTY ? The number of suspected measles cases continues to rise in the county.
The Ocean County Health Department said there were 14 confirmed and 16 suspected cases of measles. This is up from 14 confirmed cases and 10 suspected cases on Friday. The range so far for patients has been 6 to 27 years old...
The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents of additional exposures associated with an outbreak of measles? a highly contagious disease?in Ocean County.
A highly suspect case of measles associated with the Ocean County outbreak has potentially exposed individuals in Passaic County. This Passaic County resident could have exposed others to the infection while in Passaic County between November 17 and November 18.
In addition to the highly suspect case, a 15th case of measles has been confirmed in Ocean County. There are no known public exposures related to this individual.
Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to the measles:
Passaic Chill Youth Drop In Center, 217 Brook Ave., Passaic, NJ on November 17 between 8:30 p.m. and midnight
Junior?s Kosher Deli, 215 Main Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055 on November 18 between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Rite Aid, 78 Main Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055 on November 18 between 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
The Department is working in collaboration with the Ocean County Health Department and City of Passaic Division of Health to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the time the individuals were infectious. For a comprehensive list of exposures identified to date related to this outbreak, please visit the Department's measles page.
The Department urges residents to remain vigilant for any symptoms of measles. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Measles infection in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low-birth-weight baby. Measles is easily spread through the air when someone coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.
The Department recommends that anyone who visited any of the locations listed above during the specified dates/times should contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. If you have been exposed, you are at risk if you have not been vaccinated or have not had measles. Individuals potentially exposed, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as December 9. Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.
Anyone who has not been vaccinated or has not had measles is at risk if they are exposed. "Two doses of measles vaccine are about 97 percent effective in preventing measles,? said Dr. Christina Tan, state epidemiologist.
?We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it protects others around you who are too young to get the vaccine or can?t receive it for medical reasons. If you?re planning an international trip, the World Health Organization recommends that adults or adolescents unsure of their immune status get a dose of measles vaccine before traveling,? Dr. Tan added.
Before international travel:
Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who get one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two more doses (one dose at 12 through 15 months of age and another dose separated by at least 28 days).
Children 1 year and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
Teenagers and adults who do not have evidence of immunity against measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.
A document with information on what to do if you?ve been exposed to measles is available on our website.
Source: https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/measles.shtml
...October-November 2018: Measles Outbreak in Ocean County
The New Jersey Department of Health is working with local health officials to investigate an ongoing outbreak of measles?a highly contagious disease?in Ocean County. As of November 28th, 18 confirmed cases of measles have been identified in association with the outbreak including 3 cases in one Passaic household. This household in Passaic County has a direct epidemiological link to the outbreak community in Ocean County. Cases range in age from 6 months to 59 years and have rash onset dates that span from October 17 to November 24. These cases have potentially exposed individuals in Ocean and Passaic counties.
Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:
Motor Vehicle Commission, 1861 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
November 7 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Ateres Reva, 500 Summer Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
November 11 between 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. (morning of November 12)
Lake Terrace, 1690 Oak St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
November 12 between 6:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. (morning of November 13)
Passaic Chill Youth Drop In Center 217 Brook Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
November 17 between 8:30 p.m. and midnight
Junior?s Kosher Deli, 215 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
November 18 between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Rite Aid, 78 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
November 18 between 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
The Department is working in collaboration with local health officials to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the time the individuals were infectious. In the event that additional exposure locations are identified, the list above will be updated...
86 exposed to measles at event as N.J. outbreak continues
Updated 10:38 AM; Posted 5:47 AM
By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
More than 80 Ocean County residents were exposed to the measles at a private event in New York as the number of cases continues to widen, New Jersey health officials said.
Most of those exposed live in Lakewood, according to Dawn Thomas, a spokeswoman for the state health department.
The Ocean County health department didn?t mention where or when the event took place, but said Friday 86 people might have been infected. There were already 18 confirmed and six suspected cases of measles in Ocean County. People who might have been exposed to the highly contagious diseases are being contacted by health officials.
...
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
Comment