Potential Measles Exposure Alert Issued for Strong Memorial Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland, Rochester
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Summary
- An individual who tested positive for measles visited the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department between 11 p.m. Monday, September 7 and 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, according to the Monroe County Department of Public Health.
- The individual is not a Monroe County resident.
- Health officials and Strong Memorial Hospital are reviewing patient records from that window and directly contacting those without documented immunity.
- There have been no measles cases in Monroe County since 2019, and the county's MMR vaccination rate is 87.4%.
- Here's how you can stay safe:
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of measles through September 28, 2026, if you were in the Adult or Pediatric Emergency Department during the exposure window.
- If you become ill, contact your health care provider or emergency department before seeking care, to avoid exposing others.
- Do not go to work, school, or other public places if you become ill.
- Notify your local health department about your possible exposure.
- The MMR vaccine, given in two doses, is 97% effective at preventing measles — vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and your children.
- Be aware that measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area.
Timeline
For the latest information, visit the [Monroe County Health Department website.](https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-measles)
The Monroe County Health Department encourages adult and juvenile residents to protect themselves against measles by getting the vaccine.
Additionally, those with symptoms should notify the local health department — Monroe County residents can call [585-753-5555](tel:585-753-5555), while others should contact their own county's health department.
If illness develops, contact a health care provider or emergency department before seeking care to avoid exposing others, avoid work, school, and other public places.
Anyone else who was in the Adult or Pediatric Emergency Department during that time should monitor for symptoms of measles through September 28.
The individual is not a Monroe County resident. Health officials and Strong Memorial Hospital are reviewing records of patients who were in the ED during that window, and those without documented immunity are being contacted directly.
An individual who tested positive for measles visited the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department between 11 p.m. Monday, September 7 and 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, according to the Monroe County Department of Public Health.
Incident reported at Strong Memorial Hospital.
For the latest information, visit the [Monroe County Health Department website.](https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-measles)
The Monroe County Health Department encourages adult and juvenile residents to protect themselves against measles by getting the vaccine.
Additionally, those with symptoms should notify the local health department — Monroe County residents can call [585-753-5555](tel:585-753-5555), while others should contact their own county's health department.
If illness develops, contact a health care provider or emergency department before seeking care to avoid exposing others, avoid work, school, and other public places.
Anyone else who was in the Adult or Pediatric Emergency Department during that time should monitor for symptoms of measles through September 28.
The individual is not a Monroe County resident. Health officials and Strong Memorial Hospital are reviewing records of patients who were in the ED during that window, and those without documented immunity are being contacted directly.
An individual who tested positive for measles visited the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department between 11 p.m. Monday, September 7 and 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, according to the Monroe County Department of Public Health.
Incident reported at Strong Memorial Hospital.
For the latest information, visit the [Monroe County Health Department website.](https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-measles)
The Monroe County Health Department encourages adult and juvenile residents to protect themselves against measles by getting the vaccine.
Additionally, those with symptoms should notify the local health department — Monroe County residents can call [585-753-5555](tel:585-753-5555), while others should contact their own county's health department.
If illness develops, contact a health care provider or emergency department before seeking care to avoid exposing others, avoid work, school, and other public places.
Anyone else who was in the Adult or Pediatric Emergency Department during that time should monitor for symptoms of measles through September 28.
The individual is not a Monroe County resident. Health officials and Strong Memorial Hospital are reviewing records of patients who were in the ED during that window, and those without documented immunity are being contacted directly.
An individual who tested positive for measles visited the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department between 11 p.m. Monday, September 7 and 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, according to the Monroe County Department of Public Health.
Incident reported at Strong Memorial Hospital.
For the latest information, visit the [Monroe County Health Department website.](https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-measles)
The Monroe County Health Department encourages adult and juvenile residents to protect themselves against measles by getting the vaccine.
Additionally, those with symptoms should notify the local health department — Monroe County residents can call [585-753-5555](tel:585-753-5555), while others should contact their own county's health department.
If illness develops, contact a health care provider or emergency department before seeking care to avoid exposing others, avoid work, school, and other public places.
Anyone else who was in the Adult or Pediatric Emergency Department during that time should monitor for symptoms of measles through September 28.
The individual is not a Monroe County resident. Health officials and Strong Memorial Hospital are reviewing records of patients who were in the ED during that window, and those without documented immunity are being contacted directly.
An individual who tested positive for measles visited the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department between 11 p.m. Monday, September 7 and 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, according to the Monroe County Department of Public Health.
Incident reported at Strong Memorial Hospital.
For the latest information, visit the [Monroe County Health Department website.](https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-measles)
The Monroe County Health Department encourages adult and juvenile residents to protect themselves against measles by getting the vaccine.
Additionally, those with symptoms should notify the local health department — Monroe County residents can call [585-753-5555](tel:585-753-5555), while others should contact their own county's health department.
If illness develops, contact a health care provider or emergency department before seeking care to avoid exposing others, avoid work, school, and other public places.
Anyone else who was in the Adult or Pediatric Emergency Department during that time should monitor for symptoms of measles through September 28.
The individual is not a Monroe County resident. Health officials and Strong Memorial Hospital are reviewing records of patients who were in the ED during that window, and those without documented immunity are being contacted directly.
An individual who tested positive for measles visited the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department between 11 p.m. Monday, September 7 and 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, according to the Monroe County Department of Public Health.
Incident reported at Strong Memorial Hospital.
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