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New York Declares First Measles Disaster Emergency Amid Outbreak
New York has had more measles cases than usual.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared an emergency to help the state respond.
The state counted 108 cases through October 3, and many were in rural communities across 18 counties.
Health departments have given more than 1,000 MMR vaccine doses in rural areas since July 15.
The emergency lets registered nurses order tests for people who may have measles.
It also lets pharmacists give MMR vaccines to children who are at least two years old.
Vaccine records must be sent to state or New York City registries within 72 hours.
People still need to agree to be vaccinated, or have a legal guardian agree.
The emergency lasts through November 4.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday, the first by a U.S. state since measles cases began surging in 2025.
New York reported 108 measles cases through October 3, including 92 since July 15 across under-immunized rural communities in 18 counties.
Seven cases were reported in New York City and 101 elsewhere in the state; local health departments gave more than 1,000 MMR doses in rural areas since July 15.
The order lets registered nurses order tests for suspected measles and pharmacists vaccinate children as young as two; MMR vaccinations must be reported within 72 hours.
Pennsylvania reported more than 1,000 cases on Monday, while the U.S. had nearly 3,900 cases—its worst measles year since 1991, according to the CDC.
- Who
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state health authorities.
- What
- A statewide disaster emergency was declared in response to a measles outbreak, with expanded roles for some healthcare professionals.
- Where
- New York State, including rural communities in 18 counties and New York City.
- When
- The emergency took effect Monday and runs through November 4; case figures for New York are through October 3.
- Why
- New York reported 108 measles cases through October 3, including a sharp rise in under-immunized rural communities.
Key facts
- New York cases
- 108 through October 3
- Rural cases
- 92 reported since July 15 across 18 counties
- Case locations
- Seven in New York City and 101 elsewhere in the state
- Rural MMR doses
- More than 1,000 administered by local health departments since July 15
- Emergency period
- Took effect Monday and runs through November 4
- Reporting rule
- MMR vaccinations must be reported to state or New York City immunization registries within 72 hours
- Vaccination consent
- Vaccination still requires consent from the patient or a legal guardian
- National cases
- Nearly 3,900 reported in the U.S., its worst measles year since 1991, according to the CDC
Quotes
Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York
“No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease.”
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