NJ: Health officials warn about 30 confirmed cases of measles in Ocean County and 3 in Passaic Co.- outbreak over

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Officials: Up to 86 potentially exposed to measles in NJ
Associated Press

Health officials in Ocean County, New Jersey say 86 people who attended a private event may have been exposed to measles.

The Asbury Park Press reported Sunday that the county Health Department is currently contacting the attendees of the invitation-only event.

Officials have not said when or where the event happened...

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Source: https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/measles.shtml 2018 Measles Outbreak, Ocean County
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is working with local health officials to investigate an ongoing outbreak of measles?a highly contagious disease.
On October 26, the NJDOH issued a press release announcing a laboratory confirmed case of measles occurring in an individual with international travel to Israel, where a large outbreak is occurring. On November 1, following the identification of additional cases, the NJDOH issued a second press release declaring a measles outbreak affecting Ocean County. Some areas of New York State are also experiencing measles outbreaks, including the lower Hudson Valley and parts of New York City.
As of December 12, 19 confirmed cases of measles have been identified in association with the outbreak including 16 confirmed cases in Ocean County residents and 3 cases in one Passaic household. This household has a direct epidemiologic link to the outbreak community in Ocean County. The majority of cases have been in persons who were not age-appropriately up-to-date with Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Cases range in age from 6 months to 59 years and have rash onset dates that span from October 17 to November 25. These cases potentially exposed individuals in Ocean and Passaic counties (for a list of known public exposures, please see below). Persons exposed at these public locations would have been expected to have developed symptoms no later than December 9.
New Jersey?s measles outbreak will be declared over once two full incubation periods (a total of 42 days) have passed from the last day the last known case would have been infectious.
The Department is working in collaboration with local health officials to identify and notify people who might have been exposed to measles. In addition, NJDOH continues to distribute MMR vaccine to providers serving the outbreak community. Since the outbreak was declared, NJDOH worked with local health officials and area providers to facilitate the delivery of more than 12,500 doses of MMR to Ocean County. These doses were requested in direct response to the outbreak and are in addition to the vaccines already routinely provided through NJDOH?s Vaccines for Children and 317 Funded Adult Vaccine Program.
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.
Measles Outbreak--What You Need to Know!
Measles Outbreak--Information for Clinicians

2018 NJ Measles Outbreak public exposure locations:

• Schul Satmar, 405 Forest Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 13- October 21 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily
  • October 28- November 1 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 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 10:00 p.m.
• Eat a Pita, 116 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 15 between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• CHEMED Health Center, 1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 17 between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • October 18 between 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
  • October 30 between 9:20 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
  • October 31 between 8:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • November 1 from 10:15 p.m. to close
• NPGS, 231 Main St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 25 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
  • October 29 between 2:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
• Pizza Plus, 241 4th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 28 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Office of Dr. Eli Eilenberg, 150 James St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 31 between 11:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • November 1 between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Four Corners Bagel & Caf?, 150 James St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 31 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Fountain Ballroom, 725 Vassar Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • October 30- October 31 between 6:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.
• Mesivta of Eatontown, 1300 New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701 and 107 East Harvard St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • November 6- November 9
• Bais Shalom AKA Alumni, 345 9th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • November 6 between 1:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
• 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.

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Source: https://www.app.com/story/news/healt...ns/2313386002/

Ocean County measles cases at 19; health officials urge vaccinations
Michael L. Diamond, Asbury Park Press Published 2:54 p.m. ET Dec. 14, 2018 | Updated 4:32 p.m. ET Dec. 14, 2018

The number of confirmed measles cases in Ocean County stands at 19, and the outbreak continues to generate reports of potential exposure, officials said Friday.

It prompted health department officials to urge families to get vaccinated...

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NJ measles outbreak: 21 cases in Ocean County, 3 others statewide
Stacey Barchenger, Asbury Park Press Published 2:56 p.m. ET Dec. 20, 2018 | Updated 3:03 p.m. ET Dec. 20, 2018

Officials say there are now 21 confirmed measles cases in Ocean County in an outbreak that has also sickened three Passaic County residents.

New Jersey Health Department officials on Thursday confirmed five new cases of measles in Ocean County, bringing the total count in the outbreak that began in October to 21. Three additional cases connected to the Ocean County cases are affecting a family in Passaic County, officials have said.

There are also 10 more suspected cases under investigation.

"The 5 newly identified cases in Ocean County represent delayed reports of ill individuals," the state health department website reads. Most of the cases, which affect individuals 6 months to 59 years old, involve people who are not up-to-date on vaccinations, according to the health department...

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NJ measles outbreak: 30 cases in Ocean County, 3 others statewide
David P. Willis and Stacey Barchenger, Asbury Park Press Published 12:49 p.m. ET Dec. 21, 2018 | Updated 1:55 p.m. ET Dec. 21, 2018

There are now 30 confirmed measles cases in Ocean County, officials said on Friday.

The outbreak also has sickened three members of a Passaic County family, bringing the total to 33 cases since it began on October, the state Department of Health said Friday.

There are no other cases under investigation, but the number of people hit by measles has increased by nine since Thursday. All of the new cases are linked, the state said.

"These newly identified cases in Ocean County represent delayed reports of ill individuals," a health department spokewoman said. "There are no new known public exposure locations."...

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Source: https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/oc...-ocean-county/


Measles Outbreak Declared Over In Ocean County
By Chris Lundy -
January 16, 2019

OCEAN COUNTY ? Now that 42 days have passed since the last known case was infectious, authorities have declared that the local measles outbreak is over.

The 42 days represents two incubation periods, according to the Ocean County Health Department.

However, just because there have been no new cases, it doesn?t mean that there?s an undiagnosed case out there, so medical professionals should still keep an eye out, the department said. Additionally, sporadic cases might still pop up from time to time.

Since October, 33 outbreak-associated cases were identified, including 30 confirmed cases in Ocean County residents and 3 cases in one Passaic County household that had a direct epidemiologic link to the outbreak community...