United States – Measles Outbreak Reported in New York

Health officials in New York, N.Y., have reported 19 confirmed measles cases. Officials have reported cases in the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, with northern Manhattan reporting the highest number of cases. Measles has been eliminated in the US; however, sporadic cases and small outbreaks continue to be infrequently reported. Measles cases in the US usually occur in those who are unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated, and infections are often acquired overseas.