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Measles exposure risk and vaccination rates

Tompkins County

Summary

Surrounding counties have confirmed measles cases and Tompkins County is bracing. Whole Health urges anyone with symptoms to call ahead before going to the ER, and says it's a good time for unvaccinated residents to get the MMR — though it can't be split into a measles-only shot.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Residents, especially the immunocompromised, protected by higher vaccination rates.

⚠️Who could be affected

Unvaccinated residents and those who can't be vaccinated face the greatest risk if the outbreak spreads locally.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingAug 19, 2026

Health and Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting — August 19, 2026

Measles cases in neighboring counties are creating secondary exposures for Tompkins residents, and county child vaccination rates (83.8% with one MMR dose by age two) leave pockets of vulnerability. Whole Health is doing contact tracing, coordinating with Cayuga Medical Center, and offering timely post-exposure vaccination.

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