18 Measles Cases In Ocean County Outbreak: Health Department

TOMS RIVER, NJ — State and Ocean County health officials released new information Wednesday on the measles outbreak that has continued to spread since the first case was confirmed a month ago.

There are now 18 confirmed cases of the measles, including three in one Passaic County household, that health officials said has a "direct epidemiological link" to the outbreak community in Ocean County. There are 16 more possible cases under investigation.

Officials said those with confirmed cases of the measles range in age from a 6-month-old baby fto a 59-year-old adult, and have rash onset dates from Oct. 17 (the case that was confirmed Oct. 24) to Nov. 24.

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"These cases have potentially exposed individuals in Ocean and Passaic counties," officials said.

Two new locations in Lakewood have been added to the list of potental exposure locations: Ateres Reva, on the evening of Nov. 11, and Lake Terrace, on the evening of Nov. 12. (See the full list below).

Health officials continue to encourage those who are not vaccinated — both children and adults — to get innoculated against the virus, which is very contagious that spreads through the air and can linger for two hours after someone infected leaves the building or room. Symptoms usually develop 10 to 12 days after exposure to an infected person and generally last from 7 to 10 days. Initial symptoms include a fever which may exceed 104 degrees, cough, runny nose and inflamed eyes, and 30 percent of those who come down with the measles experience serious complications, officials have said.

READ MORE: Are You At Risk In Ocean County Measles Outbreak?

There have been no deaths reported in the Ocean County outbreak so far.

Health officials say anyone who visited any of the locations listed below during the specified dates/times should contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. Those potentially exposed, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as Dec. 19, officials said.

Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency department. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection, officials said.

Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:

• Schul Satmar, 405 Forest Avenue, Lakewood
• Oct. 13-21 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily
• Oct. 28- Nov. 1 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily
• Oct. 28-31 between 6:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. (morning of Nov. 1)
• Nov. 1 between 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
• Eat a Pita, 116 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
• Oct. 15 between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• CHEMED Health Center, 1771 Madison Ave., Lakewood
• Oct. 17 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Oct. 18 between 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Oct. 30 between 9:20 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Oct. 31 between 8:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Nov. 1 from 10:15 p.m. to close
• NPGS, 231 Main St, Lakewood
• Oct. 25 between 9 a.m. and noon
• Oct. 29 between 2:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
• Pizza Plus, 241 4th St, Lakewood
• Oct. 28 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Office of Dr. Eli Eilenberg, 150 James St, Lakewood
• Oct. 31 between 11:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
• Nov. 1 between noon and 4:30 p.m.
• Four Corners Bagel & Café, 150 James St, Lakewood
• Oct. 31 between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Fountain Ballroom, 725 Vassar Ave, Lakewood
• Oct. 30-31 between 6 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.
• Mesivta of Eatontown, 1300 New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood, and 107 East Harvard St, Lakewood
• Nov. 6-9
• Bais Shalom AKA Alumni, 345 9th St, Lakewood
• Nov. 6 between 1:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
• Motor Vehicle Commission, 1861 Hooper Ave, Toms River
• Nov. 7 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
• Ateres Reva, 500 Summer Ave, Lakewood
• Nov. 11 between 6 p.m. and 1 a.m. (morning of Nov. 12)
• Lake Terrace, 1690 Oak St, Lakewood
• Nov. 12 between 6:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. (morning of Nov. 13)
• Passaic Chill Youth Drop In Center 217 Brook Ave, Passaic
• Nov. 17 between 8:30 p.m. and midnight
• Junior’s Kosher Deli, 215 Main Ave, Passaic
• Nov. 18 between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
• Rite Aid, 78 Main Ave, Passaic
• Nov. 18 between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE:

• Suspected Measles Case Reported In Ocean County
• Measles Cases Now 4 In Ocean County 'Outbreak,' Officials Say
• 6 Cases In NJ As Measles 'Outbreak' Expands, Officials Say
• 11 Measles Cases, Students Reportedly Barred At Lakewood Schools
• Measles Outbreak Prompts Toms River MVC To Shut Temporarily.
• 14 And Counting: Measles Outbreak, Response Growing In Ocean Co
• Are You At Risk In Ocean County Measles Outbreak?
• Ocean County Measles Outbreak: Possible Exposure Outside County
• 3 Passaic Co. Locations Possibly Exposed To Measles: Officials

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