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Measles Spreads in Upstate New York | Rochester News
New York’s measles outbreak is spreading fast—57 cases this year, mostly in rural upstate regions—with health officials urging everyone to verify their immunization status. The highly contagious virus, preventable with the MMR vaccine, has hit hardest in Steuben, Seneca, and Otsego counties, even showing up in wastewater samples. One dose of the vaccine offers 93% protection; two doses boost that to 97%. Experts recommend early vaccination for infants traveling to high-risk areas. Measles spreads through air or contaminated surfaces, causing fever, cough, and rash—with serious complications…
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