Elmira, N.Y. (WENY) - On April 30th, an international traveler ate at the Old Country Buffet in Big Flats. The traveler was later diagnosed with measles.

The New York State Department of Health warned of a potential measles exposure in Chemung, Genesee, Niagara, and Livingston Counties.

The person was at the Old Country Buffet from 1pm to 4pm, and it's important to note that is the only window of time you could have been exposed to measles at that location. Rebecca Becraft, Supervising Public Health Nurse, says, "Measles is spread through respiratory droplets airborne and so people who are in close contact within the vicinity of another person who has measles are at high risk of potentially being exposed to it and catching it. "

If you think you may have been exposed to measles, there are certain symptoms to look out for. Becraft says, "Typically measles would start with a fever and then lead to a rash that might start at the head and then work its way down the body, cough, conjunctivitis, runny nose." If you exhibit these symptoms, contact your health care provider.

There are certain people who may be more likely to get measles than others. Becraft says, "The people that are most at risk are the people who have not received a vaccine. Babies under the age of 12 months typically have not received the MMR vaccine and they might be at risk."

People born before 1957 are considered to be immune to measles, unless they are ill and may have a weakened immune system. Becraft says it's important to make sure you are up to date on your vaccines.

To read the New York State Health Department's statement, click here.