Two confirmed cases of measles have been reported in New York City, prompting health officials to call for vaccinations. The situation is exacerbated by a measles alert in New Jersey due to three cases in Bergen County. With 14 cases reported in NYC this year alone, health officials stress the importance of vaccinations, especially considering that measles, declared eliminated in the US in 2000, is making a resurgence with significant hospitalization rates and outbreaks across various states. The urgency is underscored by its high contagiousness and potential for severe illness.
"For each case, our agency conducts routine case and contact investigation and we ensure proper follow-ups for exposed persons," acting commissioner of the NYC Health Department Dr. Michelle Morse told USA Today.
"Measles is highly contagious and can be deadly."
Measles were declared officially eliminated in the US in 2000, but cases have been on the rise in recent years.
According to the New York City Health Department, if a person has measles, 90% of those around them who are not vaccinated or immune through previous infection will get infected.
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