{"id":222057,"date":"2026-05-06T15:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/222057\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:27:17","slug":"5-measles-cases-found-in-nyc-in-2026-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/222057\/","title":{"rendered":"5 measles cases found in NYC in 2026: What to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 The New York City Department of Health is working to contact people throughout the city who may have been exposed to measles<\/a> after a recent case in Manhattan, health officials say.<\/p>\n

The confirmed case in Manhattan marks the fifth person to be diagnosed with the illness in New York City this year, according to health department data.<\/p>\n

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The five measles cases were all a result of international travel, with the most recent being an unvaccinated adult, the department reported.<\/p>\n

Sporadic cases of measles are not uncommon in New York City due to the international nature of the area, health officials say.<\/p>\n

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While the risk to the public is considered low due to high vaccination rates in NYC, health officials are still working to notify those who have been exposed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a reminder of the importance of vaccination, which is the best protection against measles,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n

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Residents who believe they are experiencing symptoms are advised to contact their health care provider, local clinic or emergency department before going for care.<\/p>\n

Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes, followed by a rash. They typically appear 10 to 12 days after exposure, but may appear as early as seven days and as late as 21 days.<\/p>\n

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The highly contagious respiratory virus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread by touching a contaminated surface and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth.<\/p>\n

Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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