Virginia Health Officials Investigating Measles Cases

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued a notice regarding two confirmed cases of measles in Northern Virginia residents who recently traveled together domestically. The VDH has identified specific locations and times where individuals may have been exposed and is coordinating efforts to notify and advise potentially affected persons. This notice serves to inform the public and guide those who may have been exposed on necessary steps to take.

Individuals who visited the listed locations during the specified times are advised to report their potential exposure via a VDH survey. They should also verify their measles vaccination status or prior infection. Those not fully vaccinated or immune are instructed to contact their healthcare provider or local health department for potential post-exposure treatments, noting a limited timeframe for effectiveness. All potentially exposed individuals are urged to monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days following exposure.