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Two measles cases confirmed in Wayne County
13wham.com • • health
Key Points:
- Wayne County health officials have confirmed two measles cases, the first reported in the county, both involving unvaccinated individuals.
- The overall risk to the public is considered low, but authorities are conducting contact tracing and isolations in coordination with the state health department.
- Regional measles cases are rising, with recent reports from Seneca, Steuben, Ontario, and Yates counties, as well as potential exposures at public locations like Strong Memorial Hospital and a Rochester train station.
- Health officials emphasize that vaccination remains the most effective method to prevent measles infection.
