The measles outbreak in the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn increased by three cases in the past week, bringing the total to 67 confirmed cases since October.
Sixty-five of the 67 cases were reported from the neighborhoods of Borough Park (38) and Williamsburg (27).
Israel measles outbreak 2018: More than 3,000 cases
The New York City Health Department says the initial child with measles was unvaccinated and acquired measles on a visit to Israel.
Health officials say vaccination is the best way to prevent measles. Anyone who has received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine is highly unlikely to get measles.
A child should get a measles vaccine on or after their first birthday. The vaccine is combined with mumps and rubella vaccines into one vaccine called MMR (measles, mumps, rubella). A second dose of MMR vaccine is recommended before children enter school at 4 to 6 years of age.
If you plan to travel to Israel, protect yourself and your family against measles and get vaccinated with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine at least two weeks in advance of your trip.
Infants ages 6 to 11 months should also receive MMR vaccine before travelling internationally.
If you have traveled to Israel and you have a fever, cough, red eyes, runny nose and body rash, contact your doctor. You should call your doctor before going to their office to prevent exposing other people to measles.
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