Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Roslyn Heights restaurant
A laboratory verified a measles case in a New York City resident, who potentially exposed the highly contagious disease to patrons who visited the 388 Italian Restaurant in Roslyn Heights on May 3.
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The Nassau County Health Department has warned of a potential measles exposure at a Roslyn Heights restaurant.
A laboratory verified a measles case in a New York City resident who potentially exposed the highly contagious disease to patrons who visited the 388 Italian Restaurant in Roslyn Heights on May 3 between 7:15 and 10 p.m., according to the Health Department.
The timeframe represents the potential exposure period when the infected person was in the eatery.
The department advises that people who may have been exposed or have symptoms consistent with measles contact their health care provider, local clinic or emergency department before going for care to prevent exposure. It also recommends people get vaccinated to prevent measles.
Individuals are generally considered protected against measles if they were born before 1957, have received two doses of MMR vaccine, have previously had measles, or have a lab test confirming immunity., according to the Health Department.
More information about measles can be found on the DOH's website.
