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.

This was a patient who presented with Koplik’s spots on palate due to pre-eruptive measles on day 3 of the illness./CDC
This was a patient who presented with Koplik’s spots on palate due to pre-eruptive measles on day 3 of the illness./CDC

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.