The SCDOH is currently identifying points of contact with infected individual
From Steuben County Department of Health
The Steuben County Department of Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated resident. The Steuben County Department of Health was notified of the positive result on August 18, 2026. The resident began showing symptoms on August 14, 2026, and is safely isolating at home until they are no longer contagious. To protect resident/patient privacy, additional details will not be released. Potential public exposure site(s) have been identified, and the Health Department is reaching out to those who may have come into contact with the resident.
Potential Exposures & Contact Tracing
Because measles is a highly contagious airborne virus, public health officials conduct thorough contact tracing of the confirmed case. The Steuben County Department of Health is working closely with NYSDOH and local health care providers, to identify and directly contact all individuals known to have been exposed. Information and guidance is being provided to direct contacts.
Risk to the Public
The overall risk of measles to the general public remains low, particularly for individuals who are fully vaccinated against the disease. However, measles is extremely contagious, and anyone unvaccinated, pregnant, under 12 months of age, or immuno-compromised is at a higher risk and should talk with their health care provider.
For questions regarding this public notice or measles vaccination, contact the Steuben County
Department of Health at 607-664-2438 or visit https://www.steubencountyny.gov/273/Public-Health or www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/measles/.
