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Tag Archives: Measles

Adult in NOVA diagnosed with measles; health officials looking to identify those exposed

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An adult in Northern Virginia has a confirmed case of measles, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Posted byCrystal GrahamFebruary 4, 2026February 5, 2026Posted inPublic Safety, VirginiaTags: Fairfax County, Measles, Northern Virginia, Virginia Department of Health

Are you at risk? Person with measles travelled through Dulles Airport this month

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If you travelled through Washington Dulles International Airport, you may have been exposed to measles, according to health officials.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 30, 2026Posted inVirginiaTags: Measles, Virginia Department of Health

Child in Northern Virginia diagnosed with measles, exposure sites released

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A preschool-age child in Northern Virginia has been diagnosed with measles, according to the state Department of Health.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 20, 2026Posted inPublic Safety, VirginiaTags: Measles, Northern Virginia, Virginia Department of Health

Measles exposure possible in Virginia, North Carolina, health officials warn

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Virginia and North Carolina health officials are working to identify individuals who may have been exposed to measles between Dec. 5-10.

Posted byCrystal GrahamDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025Posted inPublic Safety, VirginiaTags: Campbell County, Lunenburg County, Measles, Mecklenburg County

Health experts: RFK Jr., DeSantis put children’s health at risk with anti-vaccine push

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Virginia has high measles vaccination rates, but dangerous rhetoric from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threatens to change that.

Posted byCrystal GrahamSeptember 4, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Hampton Roads, Measles, Norfolk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Virginia Beach, Virginia Department of Health

Department of Health: Confirmed case of measles for passenger at Dulles airport

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VDH is working to track down people who traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport due to a confirmed case of measles.

Posted byCrystal GrahamAugust 20, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Measles, Virginia Department of Health

Another measles case at Dulles: What you need to do if you were exposed

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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.

Posted byChris GrahamJune 26, 2025June 26, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Measles, Virginia Department of Health

Department of Health: International travelers, Metro users possibly exposed to measles

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The Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles in the Northern Virginia/Washington area.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJune 15, 2025August 20, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Measles, Virginia Department of Health

Charlottesville child tests positive for measles, likely linked to second case

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A child from the Charlottesville area has been confirmed to have the third case of measles this year in Virginia.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJune 5, 2025August 20, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Charlottesville, Health, Measles, Virginia Department of Health

Update: Cancer patient exposed to measles at UVA back on track for treatments

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An AFP reader with stage 4 colorectal cancer who was exposed to the measles virus after being admitted to the emergency department at UVA Health University Medical Center last week will be able to continue her chemotherapy treatments.

Posted byChris GrahamMay 30, 2025August 20, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Cancer, Charlottesville, Measles, UVA Health

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