Health officials issue warning after 2nd case of measles on Long Island — with possible restaurant exposure
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Nassau County health officials confirmed two measles cases within days, including an unvaccinated child under 5 and a New York City resident who may have exposed diners at the Italian restaurant 388 in Roslyn Heights on May 3.
- The county's health department is investigating potential exposures and urging vaccination to prevent the spread, highlighting the serious complications measles can cause such as pneumonia, encephalitis, hospitalization, and death.
- Nassau’s first recent measles case was the first since March 2024, while neighboring Suffolk County last reported a case in March 2025; statewide, at least 10 cases have been reported in 2026 so far.
- Measles vaccination rates have declined nationally, with only 82% of Nassau children aged 24-35 months vaccinated in 2025, below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
- Last year, New York State recorded 48 confirmed measles cases, including 20 in New York City, reflecting ongoing public health concerns about measles resurgence.