The Virginia Department of Health tells us it was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Dulles International Airport on June 19.
This one actually isn’t the fault of Bobby Kennedy’s failson.
The confirmed case involved an international traveler visiting North Carolina, so, it’s an anti-vaxxer from abroad.
Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights.
Dulles International Airport on Thursday, June 19
- Concourse A, on transportation to the International Arrivals Building, and in the baggage claim area between 7:45 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
- Departures area of Main Terminal, East Security Checkpoint, on transportation to Concourse C and inside Concourse C between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
What should you do if you were at the above locations?
- If you have received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine, or were born before 1957, you are protected and do not need to take any action.
- If you have never received a measles containing vaccine (either the measles, mumps and rubella [MMR] vaccine or a measles-only vaccine which is available in other countries), you may be at risk of developing measles. Anyone who might have been exposed and is considered to be at risk of developing measles should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
- Non-immune individuals may qualify for post-exposure treatments. People who might have been exposed and are not immune should contact their health care provider or local health department immediately to coordinate administration of post-exposure prophylaxis.
- Watch for symptoms for 21 days after the date of your potential exposure. If you notice symptoms of measles, immediately isolate yourself by staying home. Contact your healthcare provider right away. If you need to seek healthcare, call ahead before going to your healthcare provider’s office or the emergency room to notify them that you may have been exposed to measles and ask them to call the local health department. This call will help protect other patients and staff.
- Anyone with an immunocompromising condition should consult with their healthcare provider if they have questions or develop symptoms.
- If you have received only one dose of a measles-containing vaccine, you are very likely to be protected and your risk of being infected with measles from any of these exposures is very low. However, to achieve the highest level of protection, contact your healthcare provider about getting a second vaccine dose.
More information
- To check your immunization status, call your healthcare provider or request your vaccination records using the VDH Immunization Record Request Form.
- Virginia residents with additional questions about their potential exposure can email [email protected] or contact your local health department.
- For more information about measles, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/measles.
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