NJ: 2025 Measles

Shiloh · Feb 27, 2025

Source: https://6abc.com/post/2-new-measles-cases-linked-infected-child-bergen-county-jersey/15959936/

2 new measles cases linked to infected child in northeast New Jersey
Health officials said people who were exposed could develop symptoms until as late as March 6.
By6abc Digital Staff WPVI logo
Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:57PM

BERGEN COUNTY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- New Jersey health officials say there are two new measles cases linked to a child in Bergen County who recently traveled abroad.

The new cases are linked to a third patient -- a child -- who was confirmed to have the viral infection earlier this month. All three patients were unvaccinated, according to our sister station WABC.

An unvaccinated Bergen County resident developed a rash on February 9 and was confirmed to have measles via positive measles PCR results. While infectious, the individual visited three healthcare facilities, potentially exposing others during the dates and times listed:

- 2/8/2025, 12:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PromptMD Urgent Care, 2059 Hudson Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
- 2/9/2025, 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Englewood Hospital Emergency Department, 350 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
- 2/9/2025, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601...

Shiloh · May 15, 2025

Source: https://pix11.com/news/local-news/m...erty-international-airport-health-department/

Measles case detected at Newark Airport: Health Department
by: Matthew Euzarraga
Posted: May 15, 2025 / 04:36 PM EDT
Updated: May 15, 2025 / 04:42 PM EDT

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – A positive measles case was detected in a person traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey Health Department announced Thursday afternoon.

The person was not a New Jersey resident. According to officials, they were at Newark Airport’s Terminal B on Monday between 12:30 and 4 p.m...

Pathfinder · May 21, 2025

Person may have spread measles at Shakira's New Jersey concert, health officials warn

Scott Fallon
Thao Nguyen
USA TODAY NETWORK
May 20, 2025, 11:37 p.m. ET

A person who attended a Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium was infected with measles and may have spread the highly contagious virus at the event, New Jersey health officials said.
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The state health department released little information about the infected concert goer, including where they sat or what entrance and exit they used. As of May 20, no measles cases associated with the concert have been reported, but symptoms could develop as late as June 6, the department added.
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The highly anticipated concert drew tens of thousands of fans to East Rutherford. It was the first of back-to-back Shakira concerts at the stadium, which has a capacity of 50,000 for most concerts and 82,500 for football and soccer events.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...asles-new-jersey-metlife-stadium/83755796007/
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NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Potential Exposures from Another Non-NJ Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-NJ resident who attended a concert in NJ while infectious. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin. The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet. Measles can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and can lead to miscarriage in pregnant people, premature birth, or a low-birth-weight baby.

NJDOH recommends that anyone who visited the following location only during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles. Anyone who suspects an exposure or illness is urged to call a health care provider BEFORE going to any medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection. Please do not visit a medical facility without calling ahead.

Location: MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Date & Time: From May 15, 2025, 7:30 PM through May 16, 2025, 1:00 AM

Potentially exposed individuals, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as June 6, 2025.

As of the time of this release on May 20, no additional associated cases in New Jersey have been identified.

The virus spreads easily through the air when someone coughs or sneezes and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.

Individuals at risk include those who have not been fully vaccinated or have not had measles in the past.

MMR vaccine, administered in two doses, is safe and the most effective way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. The vaccine is also effective at preventing complications caused by these highly contagious diseases.

NJDOH encourages all residents to stay up to date on routine vaccinations, including MMR shots. Anyone traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated before traveling. Infants 6–11 months old should get one dose of the MMR vaccine before travel. Then they should get two more doses after their first birthday.

NJDOH is also requesting that health care providers use every opportunity to assess for immunizations to ensure all patients are current on routine immunizations. If referring a suspected measles case or exposed measles contact for care, health care providers MUST call the receiving facility to ensure appropriate arrangements are made. More guidance for health care providers regarding vigilance against measles can be found in the resources below:

Resources:

https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2025/approved/20250520a.shtml

Pathfinder · Jul 11, 2025

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Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

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Acting Commissioner

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NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of Confirmed Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about a confirmed case of measles. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

The single confirmed case is a resident of Ocean County; limited information is available at this time. New Jersey is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin. The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet. Measles can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and can lead to miscarriage in pregnant people, premature birth, or a low-birth-weight baby.

NJDOH urges anyone who suspects an exposure or illness to call their local health department or a health care provider BEFORE going to any medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection. Please do not visit a medical facility without calling ahead.

NJDOH is working in collaboration with local health officials on ongoing contact tracing and on efforts to notify people who might have been exposed and to identify additional exposures that may have occurred.

Potentially exposed individuals, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as July 22, 2025.

As of the time of this release on July 10, no additional associated cases in New Jersey have been identified.

The virus spreads easily through the air when someone coughs or sneezes and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.

Individuals at risk include those who have not been fully vaccinated or have not had measles in the past.

MMR vaccine, administered in two doses, is safe and the most effective way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. The vaccine is also effective at preventing complications caused by these highly contagious diseases.

NJDOH encourages all residents to stay up to date on routine vaccinations, including MMR shots. Anyone traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated before traveling. Infants 6–11 months old should get one dose of the MMR vaccine before travel. Then they should get two more doses after their first birthday.

NJDOH is also requesting that health care providers use every opportunity to assess for immunizations to ensure all patients are current on routine immunizations. If referring a suspected measles case or exposed measles contact for care, health care providers MUST call the receiving facility to ensure appropriate arrangements are made. More guidance for health care providers regarding vigilance against measles can be found in the resources below:

Resources:

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https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2025/approved/20250710a.shtml

NJ: 2025 Measles

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