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First Case Of Measles In Suffolk County Reported In Hampton Bays

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Dr. Gail Schonfeld of East Hampton Pediatrics with the measles vaccine. KYRIL BROMLEY

Dr. Gail Schonfeld of East Hampton Pediatrics with the measles vaccine. KYRIL BROMLEY

A confirmed case of measles was reported in Hampton Bays. COURTESY CDC

A confirmed case of measles was reported in Hampton Bays. COURTESY CDC

authorGreg Wehner on Apr 30, 2019
Suffolk County Department of Health Services officials announced the first confirmed case of measles in the county last week after the infected adult, who recently arrived in the United States... more

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