The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents about a second confirmed measles case out of Erie County. The new exposure was confirmed on Tuesday. As a neighboring county, Chautauqua County residents may have traveled to locations associated with potential measles exposures. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Erie County Department of Health's website for the latest information on confirmed cases, exposure locations, and public health recommendations, as health officials continue to provide updates regarding potential exposures.
The Erie County Department of Health has identified additional potential public exposure locations associated with the second confirmed case. Individuals who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:
- 1021 Broadway in Buffalo on Thursday, June 4th from 3:00-7:00 PM
- Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo Emergency Department, 818 Ellicott Street in Buffalo on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00-10:30 AM
These exposure locations and times are in addition to those announced by the Erie County Department of Health the previous week.
The Chautauqua County Health Department strongly encourages residents to ensure they and their family members are up to date on the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, which is the safest and most effective way to prevent measles infection. Two doses of MMR vaccine provide approximately 97% protection against measles.
Residents with questions may contact the Chautauqua County Health Department at (716) 753-4491.
