Neighboring counties are responding after a confirmed case of measles this past week in Erie County.
Health officials in Chautauqua and Niagara counties say there are no cases in their counties, but urge people to be vigilant.
They say anyone who visited the following locations should talk with their doctor, monitor for symptoms and make sure they are up to date on their measles vaccine:
- Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Emergency Department (formerly Oishei Children’s Hospital, 818 Ellicott St., Buffalo)
- May 24 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- May 28 between 12 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- 1021 Broadway, Buffalo (Includes Jericho Road, Broadway Pediatrics, USPS, UBMD and the Care Management Coalition)
- May 28 between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“While there are no cases in Niagara County, measles is exceptionally contagious and spreads easily through the air,” Niagara County Public Health Director Dr. Fauzia Khan said in a statement. “Vaccination is the best protection against the measles virus. We urge anyone who is unvaccinated or unsure of their status to contact their health care provider to get protected.”…