Montgomery County measles cases reach 11

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (WNYT)- Montgomery County Public Health is urging residents to review their measles vaccination status as 11 confirmed cases are reported in the county. In a public health statement, the agency said residents should stay informed and practice good health habits during the fall and winter illness season. They also encouraged people to make overall health and wellness a priority. The first cases of measles in Montgomery County were reported at the beginning of October. They were the first in the Capital Region, according to the New York State Department of Health s Measles Dashboard. On October 14, the Montgomery County Department of Health issued an alert announcing four cases in the county. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles or is having symptoms consistent with measles should contact a health care provider for guidance before visiting a medical office. Residents with questions about their measles, mumps and rubella vaccination statu