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Imported Measles Case Confirmed in Passaic County, NJ

National case counts have reached their highest level since 1992, prompting renewed vaccination outreach across 40 jurisdictions.

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Overview

  • Confirmed on August 2, the Passaic County case is New Jersey’s sixth this year and is unconnected to recent Hudson and Ocean county clusters.
  • Potential exposures were traced to Chilton Medical Center’s emergency department from 7:00 p.m. on July 31 to 3:30 a.m. on August 1 and to its fifth-floor ICU between 1:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on August 1.
  • Exposed individuals could develop measles symptoms—including high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a spreading rash—as late as August 24 and are urged to call ahead before visiting health facilities.
  • By July 30, the CDC reported 1,333 cases nationwide across 40 jurisdictions, marking the worst year for measles in the United States since 1992.
  • Health authorities stress that the MMR vaccine is the primary protection against measles and recommend travelers verify their immunization status before international trips.