Virginia Confirms State's First Measles Case Of 2025
- The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state's first measles case of 2025, involving a child aged zero through four who recently traveled internationally.
- The CDC reported 800 measles cases in the U.S. In 2025, with 96% occurring in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status.
- Health officials warn that unvaccinated individuals exposed to measles should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and isolate if symptoms appear.
- Laurie Forlano, VDH State Epidemiologist, noted that this first case emphasizes how easily measles can spread, particularly with international travel.
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Virginia Confirms First Measles Case of 2025
A child under the age of five has become Virginia's first confirmed measles case of the year, and officials are working to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the virus at two Kaiser Permanente medical centers. The post Virginia Confirms First Measles Case of 2025 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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