Virginia Health Officials confirm second measles case in Charlottesville
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Virginia Health Officials confirm second measles case in CharlottesvilleMeasles outbreak: Who’s at risk and who’s likely immune from virus
As measles continue to spread in the U.S., here’s who is at risk and who’s immune from one of the most contagious viruses in the world.
Virginiahealthofficialsconfirmedasecondmeaslescasein2025,ateenagerintheNorthwestRegionwhorecentlytraveledinternationally.PotentialexposurelocationsinCharlottesvilleincludetheairport,severalstores,andUVAHealthfacilitiesbetweenMay20-23.Individualswhowerepotentiallyexposedandareunvaccinatedshouldcontacttheirhealthcareproviderimmediately.TheVirginiaDepartmentofHealthreportedthestate’ssecondmeaslescaseoftheyearonMay23.Thepatientisateenager(13-17years)inthe NorthwestRegion whorecentlytraveledinternationally.Toprotectthefamily’sprivacy,VDHwillnotprovideanyadditionalinformationaboutthepatient.Healthofficialsarecoordinatingeffortstoidentifyanyonewhomighthavebeenexposed
