"Measles Exposure Warning at Cohen Children's Medical Center on Long Island"

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"Measles Exposure Warning at Cohen Children's Medical Center on Long Island"
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Visitors to Cohen Children's Medical Center in New York may have been exposed to measles after a child with the virus was admitted to the emergency department. The potential exposure period was from March 20 to March 21. The health department is urging individuals who were at the medical center during this time and are experiencing symptoms to contact their healthcare provider before seeking care. Measles is highly contagious and can be more serious for children under 5 years old. The county's health department is working to identify and notify high-risk patients who may require timely treatment.

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