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Measles Case Confirmed in Chautauqua County, NY
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In Short: Chautauqua County Health Department reports the first lab-confirmed measles case, urging residents to call ahead for clinic visits.
The Chautauqua County Health Department has reported the first lab-confirmed case of measles in the region, emphasizing the importance of calling ahead to health care facilities to ensure appropriate precautions are taken for the safety of other patients and staff.
For those seeking more information or needing to visit a clinic, a list of available sites can be found on the department's website at HealthyCHQ.com.
The Chautauqua County Health Department, the leading public health organization in the county, is dedicated to supporting the community's health and is actively addressing this recent case.
For general information about measles, residents can visit the About Chautauqua County Health Department page on the department's website.
Background
Chautauqua is an adult education and social movement in the United States that began in 1874 and peaked in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chautauqua assemblies expanded and spread throughout the rural United States until the mid-1920s.
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- Calling ahead allows health care staff to take appropriate precautions to protect other patients and staff.
- A list of clinic sites can be found on their website at HealthyCHQ.com.
- General information regarding measles can be found at: About Chautauqua County Health Department - The Chautauqua County Health Department is the leading Public Health organization in Chautauqua County dedicated to…