Measles-Infected Child Went To 9 North Jersey Locations In July: See The List

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A Hudson County child with measles — a highly contagious and sometimes fatal virus — visited various spots in Bergen, Essex, and Hudson counties since July 4, including a mall and two restaurants, New Jersey officials said. They are urging people who visited the same locations to watch for symptoms.

The state has announced such cases so that the public can get treated early if they have the disease. Earlier this year, two children and an adult died during an outbreak of the virus in Texas.

Measles was virtually eradicated in North and South America by 2016, due to vaccines that have been in use since 1963. However, the progress was set back in 2018 due to gaps in vaccines in other countries that led to outbreaks, scientists say.

In America, most children are vaccinated at a young age. Because the disease is so contagious it requires at least 95 percent of a local population to be vaccinated in order to prevent its spread, health officials say. New Jersey’s vaccination level recently dropped to 92 percent, an official said.

Visited Emergency Rooms Starting July 4

The state health department said Tuesday, “The New Jersey Department of Health is alerting residents about a confirmed case of measles.
Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

“The single confirmed case is a resident of Hudson County and it is not known to be related to the Ocean County measles case reported last week.”

The child in question apparently was brought to two hospitals on July 4 and 5, then was released. The next night, the family visited the Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City, Roast’d Coffee in the same neighborhood, and a restaurant in Passaic County. They returned to the emergency rooms starting the next day. The full list is below.

What To Watch For

Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin.

The state said, “The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, torso, arms,
legs, and feet. Measles can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and can lead to miscarriage in pregnant people, premature birth, or a low-birth-weight baby.”

Where The Child Went

The state says anyone who visited the following locations, only during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to measles.

Anyone who suspects an exposure or illness should call their local health department or a health care provider before going to any medical office or emergency department, the Department of Health said. Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff.

The state released this list of locations:

July 4-5 and 8-9

Location: University Hospital, Emergency Department, 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
Date and Time: July 4, 5:30-10:15 p.m.

Location: Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack

• Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Date and Time: July 4, 11:15 p.m. through July 5, 2:30 a.m.
  • Date and Time: Also: July 8, between 12:45 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.

• Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
  • Date and Time: July 8, 2025, 5:15 a.m. through July 9, 4:30 p.m.

July 6

Location: Roast’d Coffee, 10 River Dr S, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Date and Time: July 6, 4-7 p.m.

Location: Newport Centre Mall, 30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Date and Time: July 6, 6-9 p.m.

Location: Al-Basha restaurant, 1076 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
Date and Time: July 6, 8-11 p.m.

July 7

Location: Elite Pediatrics, 1 Broadway, Suite 303, Elmwood Park
Date & Time: July 7, 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Location: CVS, 220 Schuyler Ave, Kearny
Date & Time: July 7, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The state is working with local health officials on contact tracing and on efforts to notify people who might have been exposed.

Exposed people could develop symptoms as late as Aug. 2, the state said.

Worst Year Since 1992

The state said, “As of the time of this release on July 15, no additional associated cases in New Jersey have been identified.”

Nationally, measles cases have soared to the highest levels reported since 1992, eight years before the disease was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, said the state.

The virus spreads easily through the air when someone coughs or sneezes and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected
person leaves the area.

Individuals at risk include those who have not been fully vaccinated or have not had measles in the past.

The MMR vaccine is administered in two doses, and protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, as well as their complications.

The state encouraged all residents to stay up to date on routine vaccinations, including MMR shots.

Find out more here: NJDOH Measles Webpage

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