The following is a summary from the Ocean County Health Department.
• There are now 19 confirmed measles cases.
• There are now 5 cases under investigation.
Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator Daniel E. Regenye, cautions that the measles outbreak continues to generate reports of new potential exposure which must be immediately and thoroughly investigated. We must continue to be vigilant and to take all necessary precautions to avoid an escalation of this measles outbreak, and remind all medical personnel that measles is an immediately reportable disease.” We remain grateful for the efforts of community leaders and members of the public who have embraced and amplified the messaging from the Ocean County Health Department to limit any exponential worsening of this outbreak.” “Our message now is to remain informed on the status of potential measles exposure, insure that one’s family is fully vaccinated and protected, and encourage others in the community to do likewise as we work towards the eventual eradication of measles in our County,” restated Regenye
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