A Manhattan resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally, prompting city health officials to notify local businesses the person visited to alert potential exposures. The health department reports no evidence of community spread, attributing the risk to the general public as low due to high vaccination rates among New Yorkers. This case marks the fifth measles instance in the city this year, all related to international travel. City officials emphasize the importance of vaccinations for protection against measles, urging adults to ensure they are vaccinated and children to receive their doses as soon as they are eligible.
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