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LegionsCon attendee may have exposed fellow toy show enthusiasts to measles
NJ.com • • health
Key Points:
- New Jersey health officials warn residents who visited specific Morris County locations between November 6 and 11 about potential measles exposure from an infectious out-of-state visitor.
- Locations of concern include LegionsCon at Hanover Marriott in Whippany, Sonesta Simply Suites Parsippany Morris Plains, Walgreens Pharmacy in Morristown, and Morristown Medical Center emergency department.
- Residents who may have been exposed should monitor for measles symptoms, which can appear up to December 4, and contact healthcare providers before visiting to prevent further spread.
- The MMR vaccine is highly effective, with two doses providing 97% protection, and maintaining vaccination rates above 95% is crucial for herd immunity.
- No new related cases have been reported in New Jersey as of November 13, and the state is not experiencing an outbreak, though the CDC reports over 5,000 measles cases nationwide this year.
