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Measles Epidemic Wreaking Havoc-Spreads To Monsey

5/28/2013

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It seems that the all too common practice among some people in the Orthodox community to not give their children the proper vaccinations is causing more problems now spreading to Monsey. 

From Yeshiva World News

As we reported last week, last week an alert was issued naming Hatzlacha Grocery Store. Now, Toys 4 U and Supreme Health Food Store have been added as locations that an infected individual was at.

Read the alert just sent to YWN Monsey from the Rockland Health Dept.

The Rockland County Department of Health recently identified a case of measles in Rockland County. During the Health Department’s ongoing investigation, it was discovered that the individual with measles was at several locations. If you were at Toys 4 U or Supreme Health Food Center, located at 27 Orchard Street, Monsey, NY 10952 (Shoppers Haven Mall) on Monday, May 20th between 6 -8:15 PM, or the Hatzlacha Grocery Store, located at 80 West Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977, on Wednesday, May 22nd between 1:30 – 4:30 PM, you may be at risk for contracting measles.

Individuals who may have been at these locations and part of the high-risk group below may have been potentially exposed to measles. If you were present in these stores at the time noted above, and are in any of the following high-risk groups, contact your doctor by phone right away:
*pregnant
*a child under 6 months of age
*immunocompromised or immunosuppressed ( when your body can’t fight disease)
*Or if you have not been vaccinated against the measles
All others who were at these locations during the times of possible exposure should look for signs and symptoms of measles until and including June 12, 2013.
Measles symptoms generally appear in two stages: Early symptoms include a runny nose, cough and a slight fever. Eyes may become reddened and sensitive to light, while the fever consistently rises each day. Later symptoms begin on the third to seventh day and consist of a temperature of 103 -105 °F, and a red, blotchy rash lasting four to seven days. The rash usually begins on the face and then spreads over the entire body. Little white spots may also appear on the gums and inside the cheeks. Symptoms usually appear in 10 – 12 days, although they may occur as early as six or as late as 16 days after exposure. Those who may have been exposed and who have symptoms consistent with measles (fever & rash) should call their physician, health care provider or emergency room before going for care so that others are not exposed in a waiting room.
Measles is spread by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected people, or less frequently, by airborne transmission (coughing or sneezing). It is not spread by direct contact with food. Measles is one of the most highly contagious communicable diseases. “Although measles is usually considered a childhood disease, it can be contracted at any age. It is best for sick individuals to isolate themselves at home and to avoid going out of the home potentially exposing others,” said Kathleen Henry, Acting Commissioner of Health.
The Health Department is asking all health providers to immediately report all cases of suspect measles to the Rockland County Department of Health’s Bureau of Communicable Disease Control by calling (845) 364-2663. Serologic testing should be performed on all suspects to confirm the diagnosis.
3 Comments
Reb Shmiel
5/28/2013 11:43:39 pm

But the young Rebetzin is against vaccinations. At least Dr. shank, etc stood up for the "ushmartem meoid linafshoisaichem".

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Glieberman is a looser!!
5/29/2013 08:44:08 am

The VAAD are such weasels- they cropped the ballot so that nobody can see HH is running.

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hh fan
5/29/2013 11:23:30 am

lazer hasenfeld posted a video by Bob about why he's running. now lazer has to cover hh or else we'll know for sure that lazer is full of shmidt.

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