Tourists from Europe spark huge measles scare in New York area

Saturday, April 21, 2018
Two tourists from Europe sparked a local measles scare.

New York State health officials say anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed:
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- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn (April 15th)
- Watchtower facilities in Orange and Putnam Counties (April 16th and 17th)

Health officials say the risk of developing measles is low for anyone who has been vaccinated or is immune.
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Symptoms include fever, rash a cough and runny nose.

Anyone who thinks they may have been affected should call their doctor if they experience symptoms.

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