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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency due to a measles outbreak, marking the first such declaration in the U.S. since cases began increasing in 2025. As of October 3, New York reported 108 measles cases this year, with 92 of those occurring since July 15 across under-immunized rural communities. The state is expanding the pool of health professionals who can administer MMR vaccines to address rising cases and has implemented measures such as allowing registered nurses to order tests for suspected measles and pharmacists to vaccinate children aged two and older.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday due to a measles outbreak, marking the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025. The state reported 108 measles cases so far this year, with only 7 cases in New York City and 101 elsewhere. To combat the spread, especially in under-immunized rural communities across 18 counties, New York expanded the list of health professionals permitted to administer MMR vaccines. The state has seen a significant rise since July 15th, with over 1,000 MMR doses administered in these areas alone. Neighboring Pennsylvania is also grappling with an outbreak, reporting 977 cases and five deaths as of October 2nd, primarily affecting rural counties bordering New York.
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New York state declares measles disaster emergency
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New York reported 108 measles cases so far this year, with 7 cases in New York City, 101 elsewhere in state
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025.
The state also expanded the pool of health professionals allowed to administer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines as cases rise in rural communities.
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"No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease," Hochul said in a statement.
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New York has reported 108 measles cases this year through Oct. 3, including 92 since July 15 in under-immunized rural communities across 18 counties, well above typical annual levels, according to the executive order.
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Seven of the cases are in New York City and 101 are elsewhere in the state, the governor's office said.
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Local health departments have administered more than 1,000 MMR doses in rural areas since July 15.
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Neighbouring Pennsylvania is battling a fast-spreading outbreak, with 977 cases and five deaths as of Oct. 2, mostly in rural counties that border New York, the order said.
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Pennsylvania health officials said on Monday the state's total had passed 1,000 cases, making it the largest state outbreak in more than three decades.
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The U.S. is having its worst year for measles since 1991, with nearly 3,900 cases reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The order allows registered nurses to order tests for suspected measles and pharmacists to vaccinate children as young as two.
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It also requires all MMR vaccinations to be reported to state or New York City immunization registries within 72 hours, while waiving adults' consent for such reporting.
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Vaccination itself still requires the consent of the patient or a legal guardian.
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The emergency took effect on Monday and runs through Nov. 4.
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