Measles crisis spreads to W’chester

The measles epidemic gripping Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community has spread to another suburban county.

Westchester County officials Wednesday reported eight cases of the disease — six from the same family — in the northern part of the county.

“The children who were not vaccinated appear to have been infected by attending family events in Rockland County and Brooklyn where there have been ongoing outbreaks,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said.

The kids, who attend private school, range in age from six months to 14 years old, officials said.

Westchester Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler urged parents to get their children vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella.

“With the increasing number of measles cases in our surrounding area, I strongly urge all parents who have not vaccinated their children against measles to reconsider,” she said. “Measles is highly contagious, and nine out of 10 people who are not immune and are exposed to measles will become infected.”

State health officials reported 202 cases outside the city — mostly in Rockland County, but Orange County reported 17 cases and Sullivan County had two.

On Tuesday, Mayor de Blasio declared a public health emergency over a spike in cases in the Orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Since October, there have been 285 cases of measles in Brooklyn — mostly in those younger than 18.

He ordered all people who may have been infected to produce proof of vaccination or face fines.