Health department officials say there are likely three more cases of measles in Monroe County.

According to the department, those cases haven’t yet been laboratory confirmed. The three patients are siblings of the two Spencerport kids that were confirmed to have the virus.

Health officials say the family has agreed to a quarantine and there is a limited likelihood of a spread.

If these cases are confirmed, that would bring the total of measles cases in Monroe County to seven.

The department has said the measles cases were among a small group of acquainted people.

Local schools are taking action to keep the disease from coming to their doorstep. 

“We’re trying to avoid outbreaks that we’re having around the country. Low numbers still but outbreaks and we want to contain that and prevent it,” said Mary Piston nurse at Irondequoit High School. ” We are state mandated to do an immunization survey each school year. Which are due in December to make sure everybody is up to date.”

Local doctors continue to say the best way to keep your children safe is by vaccinating them. 

“Unfortunately what we found here in Spencerport one case, and if you’re not immune you certainly can come down with the disease,” said Dr. Melanie Conolly of Rochester Regional Health at Spencerport. “You’re protecting children around you. You’re protecting infants that can’t get the vaccine. You’re protecting people who may have decreased immune systems such as people who are on chemotherapy or have HIV or have other immune disorders that couldn’t fight infections,” said Conolly.  

County health officials say if you or your child may have the measles to contact your primary care provider or emergency department before seeking care to avoid exposing others to the illness. Legislators in Albany are also looking into how to combat the spread of the disease. They have come up with a bill that has not yet been passed that would repeal a portion of public health law that allowed exemptions for religious reasons.