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UPDATE: County Identifies Other Locations Where Person With Measles May Have Spread Disease

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

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

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

authorGreg Wehner on Apr 25, 2019
UPDATE: Friday, 1:45 p.m. County officials on Friday released more information on locations where the person infected with measles may have posed a health risk to Southampton Town residents and... more

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