The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is alerting the public to possible measles exposures that occurred on Saturday, November 29th, in Spring Valley. Health officials say an individual with measles was present at Food Fair Wholesale Fresh Market, located at 175 E Central Avenue, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Anyone who visited the store during that timeframe may have been exposed.
Residents who were at the location—especially those at higher risk—are urged to immediately contact their healthcare provider by phone before seeking in-person medical care. High-risk groups include pregnant individuals, children under six months of age, people who are immunocompromised, and anyone who has not received the measles vaccine.
According to the Health Department, measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. Approximately 90% of unvaccinated people who are exposed become infected. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area, and individuals can spread measles before a rash appears. Symptoms typically develop 10–12 days after exposure but may appear anytime from 7 to 21 days. Severe illness and complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, hospitalization, and even death are more common among those who are unvaccinated.
Officials are advising anyone who develops symptoms consistent with measles to call their healthcare provider, a local clinic, or an emergency department before going in person. This precaution helps protect others from potential exposure in medical settings.
To support the community, the RCDOH will offer free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations for residents six months and older on Monday, December 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Health Department’s Mobile Vaccination Van will be stationed in the parking lot of Food Fair Wholesale Fresh Market, 175 E Central Avenue in Spring Valley.
MMR vaccines are also available through local healthcare providers, including Refuah Health and Sun River Health. Residents with questions may contact the Rockland County Department of Health at 845-364-2497 or 845-364-2520.
For more information and updated measles case counts, residents can visit the Rockland County Department of Health or the New York State Department of Health measles webpages.
This is maliciuous FRAUD with intent to signing injure and kill. There are ZERO vaccines that were ever legitamately tested for safety or for efficacy. Vaccines CAUSE whatever they are falsely claimed to prevent and they kill.
This is maliciuous FRAUD with intent to significantly injure and kill. There are ZERO vaccines that were ever legitamately tested for safety or for efficacy. Vaccines CAUSE whatever they are falsely claimed to prevent and they kill.
Go get a titer test to determine if you are immune. These articles never mention that. They just say contact your Dr.