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Monroe County Health Department warns of measles exposure at a Rochester train station
WHEC.com • • health
Key Points:
- A person who tested positive for measles traveled through the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Train Station in Monroe County on August 29th, potentially exposing others to the disease.
- The infected individual does not reside in Monroe County but was passing through, prompting health officials to advise those present at the station on that date to monitor for symptoms until September 19th.
- Measles symptoms typically appear 10-12 days after exposure but can take up to 21 days to manifest, increasing the importance of vigilance among potential contacts.
- Local travelers expressed hope that vaccination education and safety procedures are effectively implemented to prevent further spread of the virus.
- Individuals with compromised immune systems, such as cancer patients undergoing treatment, highlighted their heightened concern about potential exposure to measles.
