Measles

Measles: What You Need to Know

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

• Airborne Spread: The virus can linger in the air and on surfaces for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves an area.
• High Risk of Infection: Approximately 90% of unvaccinated individuals who are exposed to measles will become infected.

What are the Symptoms?

Measles often starts with symptoms similar to a cold:

• Fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes

A rash typically appears 3–5 days after the first symptoms, beginning on the face and then spreading to the rest of the body.

Important: Don’t Show Up Unannounced if You Have Symptoms

If you suspect you or a loved one has measles:

• DO NOT walk into a doctor’s office, urgent care, or emergency room without calling first.
  • This helps protect others, especially babies, pregnant individuals, and people with weakened immune systems.
• CALL AHEAD: Contact your healthcare provider, emergency room, or urgent care before arriving.
  • They will give you instructions on what to do next to prevent exposing others.
  • When you arrive:
    • Wait at the entrance.
    • Wear a surgical mask (if you have one; staff will provide one if needed).
    • A staff member will meet you and escort you to a private room for evaluation.

Contact Information

If you suspect measles, please call the phone number below that is affiliated with the Garnet Health location at which you'd like to be treated. Please do not enter the building until you have talked to one of our staff members, who will guide you through the safest next steps:

In Sullivan County

• Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills and Garnet Health Doctors, Callicoon, NY
  Grover M. Hermann Hospital
  8881 Route 97
  Callicoon, NY 12723
  • Call the Emergency Department at 845-333-6810
     
• Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills and Garnet Health Doctors, Harris, NY
  68 Harris Bushville Road
  Harris, NY 12742
  • Call the Emergency Department at 845-794-3300, extension 2245
     
• Garnet Health Doctors, Livingston Manor, NY
  36 Pearl Street P.O. Box 770
  Livingston Manor, NY 12758
  • Call Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills, Harris Campus Emergency Department at 845-794-3300, extension 2245
     
• Garnet Health Doctors and Urgent Care, Monticello, NY
  38 Concord Road
  Monticello, NY 12701
  • Call 845-333-6500, option 3
     

In Orange County

• Garnet Health Doctors & Urgent Care, Goshen, NY
  102 Clowes Ave
  Goshen, NY 10924
  • Call 845-333-7200, option 3
     
• Garnet Health Medical Center
  707 East Main Street
  Middletown, NY 10940
  • Call the Emergency Department at 845-333-1300
     
• Garnet Health Doctors & Urgent Care, Middletown, NY
  707 East Main Street
  Outpatient Services Building
  Middletown, NY 10940
  • Call Garnet Health Doctors at 845-333-7575, option 3
     
• Garnet Health Doctors, Monroe, NY
  475 New York 17M
  Monroe, NY 10950
  • Call 845-333-7830

How Can I Protect Myself and My Loved Ones?

Get Vaccinated!

The best protection against measles is the measles vaccine:

• Two doses of the vaccine provide full protection for most people.
• The vaccine is safe and effective and prevents the spread of measles in our community.

 Garnet Health's Family Medicine providers can provide the measles vaccine to you and your family. Select a provider and book online below to make an appointment.