Health Officials Warn Of Potential Measles Exposure At Roslyn Heights Restaurant

Key Points:

• The Nassau County Health Department alerted the public about a potential measles exposure at 388 Italian Restaurant in Roslyn Heights on May 3 between 7:15 and 10 p.m., linked to a New York City resident confirmed with measles.
• People who visited the restaurant during the exposure window or exhibit measles symptoms are urged to contact healthcare providers before seeking in-person care to avoid further spread.
• Individuals born before 1957, vaccinated with two doses of MMR, previously infected, or confirmed immune by lab test are generally considered protected against measles.
• Pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Gallub emphasized the high contagiousness of measles, airborne transmission lasting up to two hours, and the importance of vaccination to reduce transmission, noting recent vaccine hesitancy since COVID-19.
• The Health Department recommends monitoring for symptoms such as cough, runny nose, high fever, pink eye, or rash, and encourages vaccination to protect vulnerable community members.