Chautauqua County's first lab-confirmed case of measles in more than 30 years was found in a "somewhat of an isolated" area of the county. That's according to County Executive P.J. Wendel, who says that has helped in limiting any exposure to the disease. In an interview Thursday morning, Wendel says the county's Health Department found the case in the south county --- more specifically, in the area of North Harmony...
P.J. Wendel: somewhat of an isolated area
However, Wendel says the Health Department -- led by Dr. Michael Faulk and Lacey Wilson -- got right on the matter...
P.J. Wendel: confident we nipped it in the bud
Wendel adds that with school back in session, parents should be diligent in making sure their children are healthy and properly immunized because measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air. For more information, call the Chautauqua County Health Department at (716) 753-4491. A list of clinic sites is available at its website.
