VILLAGE OF NEW SQUARE
MAYOR
Israel Spitzer

37 REAGAN ROAD NEW SQUARE, N.Y. 10977
TEL (845) 354-1000 • FAX (845) 354-7282

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CLERK
David Breuer
TREASURER
Jacob Schwartz

TRUSTEES
Abraham Kohl
Jacob Unger
Naftali Biston
Shea Schonfeld
Yakov Berger
Yitzchok Fischer

Village of New Square Collaborates to End Measles Outbreak
[New Square, NY, May 1, 2019--] The Village of New Square is supportive of Rockland County
and New York State efforts to contain and end the measles outbreak. Village leaders recognize
the urgent need to increase immunization compliance and pledge support and continued
collaboration. Since the outbreak began in early October 2018, New Square has worked with
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his office, area schools, and Refuah Health Center to
provide increased outreach and education aimed at combating vaccine hesitancy and increasing
recommended immunizations.
Village leadership will continue to facilitate collaboration between the New Square community
and local and state partners, with the hopes that through increased efforts on all fronts the
outbreak will be contained and ended.
The Village of New Square encourages timely vaccinations. All adults born after 1/1/1957
should check their vaccination records to see if they have received two (2) measles or MMR
vaccines. For children and individuals who are not immunized or for those who are unsure of
their vaccination history, please contact your primary care provider. An MMR vaccine provides
the most effective protection against the measles and could provide protection against this
exposure or future exposures. With two doses, the MMR vaccine can be 97% effective in
providing immunity. Refuah Health Center continues to offer vaccinations at all Rockland
County locations. For more information, please contact your primary care provider or Refuah
Health Center at 1.845.354.9300.
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