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2nd Bellport HS staffer possibly comes down with rubella
Posted: Dec 11, 2018 5:25 PM EST
Updated: Dec 11, 2018 5:25 PM EST
BELLPORT -
Students and staff at Bellport High School are now dealing with two possible cases of rubella, also known as German measles.
Last week, a faculty member reported feeling ill after seeing a personal physician. The district was notified of another possible rubella case involving a faculty member Monday night.
Health experts say the MMR vaccine -- for measles, mumps and rubella -- is 95 percent effective after you get the two doses recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was unknown if the faculty members were fully vaccinated...
2nd Bellport HS staffer possibly comes down with rubella
Posted: Dec 11, 2018 5:25 PM EST
Updated: Dec 11, 2018 5:25 PM EST
BELLPORT -
Students and staff at Bellport High School are now dealing with two possible cases of rubella, also known as German measles.
Last week, a faculty member reported feeling ill after seeing a personal physician. The district was notified of another possible rubella case involving a faculty member Monday night.
Health experts say the MMR vaccine -- for measles, mumps and rubella -- is 95 percent effective after you get the two doses recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was unknown if the faculty members were fully vaccinated...