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Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High The number of measles cases in Rockland County has grown again to a high of 124 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in October. County officials, including Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, are reminding residents that the measles outbreak continues in Rockland and that residents who have not received a vaccine should do so. "Even in previously healthy children, measles can cause serious illness, such as pneumonia, requiring hospitalization," said Dr. Ruppert. "Measles may cause a pregnant woman to give birth p…

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Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland
Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland The number of confirmed cases of measles in Rockland County has grown again to a total of 118 cases, up two cases from last week. The Rockland County Department of Health said there also another five suspected cases of measles they are currently monitoring.  The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewis…

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Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Climbs Again Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Climbs Again
Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Climbs Again The measles outbreak that began in September in Rockland County continues as the number of cases has climbed again. The Rockland County Department of Health reported 105 confirmed measles cases as of Tuesday, Jan. 8, as well as four suspected cases that are being monitored. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected.  Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected t…

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Number Of Measles Cases Passes 100 In Rockland For First Time Number Of Measles Cases Passes 100 In Rockland For First Time
Number Of Measles Cases Passes 100 In Rockland For First Time Just when the number of measles cases seemed to stop spreading, Rockland County officials are announcing the number of cases has grown by six for a total of 102 confirmed cases. In addition, there are five suspected cases being investigated, said the Rockland County Department of Health. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring V…

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Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Rockland Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Rockland
Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Rockland With measles cases continuing to rise in Rockland County, health officials have announced that over the past few weeks there have been several confirmed cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough.Seven cases of whooping cough were recently confirmed in individuals from various communities throughout the county and across a large age range, said Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. Reported whooping cough cases in Rockland County have been on the decline since at least 2015, with the current confirmed totals less than…

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New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed, Suspected Cases Climbs Past 100 New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed, Suspected Cases Climbs Past 100
New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed, Suspected Cases Climbs Past 100 The number of confirmed and suspected measles cases in Rockland County has climbed past 100 for the first time. As of Monday, Dec. 17, Rockland County Department of Health officials said there are 95 confirmed cases and seven suspected cases of measles in the county. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, health officia…

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Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Nears 100 Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Nears 100
Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Nears 100 The number of measles cases in Rockland County is closing in on 100 with 91 confirmed cases and eight suspected cases, according to county officials. In an effort to help stem the spread of the measles, the Rockland County Department of Health will hold a free vaccine clinic at the Palisades Center Mall on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 3  to 6 p.m. The clinic will be held indoors, near Bed Bath & Beyond, on the first floor in the West Court of the Palisades Center, closest to Parking Lot A. During the clinic, the Health Department will be offering non-immune individuals who are 6 months of…

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New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed Cases Increases Again New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed Cases Increases Again
New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed Cases Increases Again New measles cases have continued to grow with the number reaching 90 confirmed cases on Friday, and another seven suspected cases, according to the Rockland County Department of Health. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, health officials said.  One suspected case has been reported at a Rockland County public el…

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Measles Outbreak Spreads To Public School In Rockland Measles Outbreak Spreads To Public School In Rockland
Measles Outbreak Spreads To Public School In Rockland The first case of measles at a public elementary school was reported Friday in Rockland County. The new case, at Hempstead Elementary School, is the first case at a public school since the outbreak began in Rockland County in late September. The East Ramapo School District and the school were notified on Friday by the Rockland County Department of Health, said John G. Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County. Because the case occurred after the 21 day incubation period had ended so no students will need to be excluded at this time, Lyon said. "RCDOH instructed the school, through a l…

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Person Infected With Measles Visited Palisades Mall, Health Department Says Person Infected With Measles Visited Palisades Mall, Health Department Says
Person Infected With Measles Visited Palisades Mall, Health Department Says Thousands of holiday shoppers may have been exposed to the measles after a resident infected with the measles visited several stores and restaurants in addition to the Palisades Mall. The person is one of 83 people with confirmed measles in Rockland County as of Wednesday, Nov. 28, said officials with the Rockland County Department of Health.  Rockland County Health Department officials say the person visited the Best Buy at the Palisades Mall on Saturday, Nov. 24, when it was packed with shoppers looking for holiday bargains. The infected person was also at Jalapa Express in Spring V…

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Measles Outbreak Now Reaches 52 Confirmed, Seven Suspected Cases In Rockland Measles Outbreak Now Reaches 52 Confirmed, Seven Suspected Cases In Rockland
Measles Outbreak Now Reaches 52 Confirmed, Seven Suspected Cases In Rockland The measles outbreak in Rockland continues to grow with 52 cases now confirmed and seven suspected cases, according to the Rockland County Department of Health.The outbreak, which is clustered in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, could move to other areas of the county, due to Rockland County’s small geographic size, said Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, Rockland's Commissioner of Health. Students from 25 schools who haven't been immunized and who may have been exposed have been directed by the county health department to stay home until they receive the immunization, …

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Rockland County Now Has 11 Confirmed Measles Cases Rockland County Now Has 11 Confirmed Measles Cases
Rockland County Now Has 11 Confirmed Measles Cases Rockland County officials are urging all residents to make sure they are vaccinated as the county faces the largest measles outbreak in two decades with 11 total confirmed cases of measles and three more under observation.Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said due to additional cases of measles from international travelers to Rockland, more people potentially have been exposed to measles. The first case related to travel to Israel surfaced in late September, and two more cases due to separate international travelers in early October…

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