New Jersey issues measles alert after three confirmed cases in Bergen County. The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed that three cases of measles were reported in the state’s most populous county, with all being unvaccinated individuals. This comes after a measles outbreak in Texas left one child dead, marking the first measles-related death in the US since 2015. The Health Department is advising anyone who visited Englewood Hospital’s emergency department on February 9 to monitor symptoms. The outbreak has sparked conversations about the importance of vaccines, with concerns about falling vaccination rates. Kindergarteners entering public schools are required to be vaccinated for measles, but rates have seen a slight decrease. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease, with symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, and rash. Vaccination with the MMR vaccine is crucial for protection against the disease. Public health officials are urging those who may have been exposed to measles to contact their healthcare provider immediately to prevent further spread of the virus.
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