Two new measles cases reported at Ronald Reagan National Airport
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Health was notified of two additional confirmed cases of measles in Northern Virginia at Ronald Reagan National Airport on March 14.
The confirmed cases involved Maryland residents that traveled together internationally. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed.
According to the VDH, the exposure happened on the terminal shuttle bus between 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and the Yellow Line Train heading towards the Downtown Largo Station between 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Previously, health officials announced a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5.
Measles is described by the VDH as a highly contagious illness that can spread easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. Measles symptoms usually appear in two stages. In the first stage, people experience a fever greater than 101 degrees, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a cough. These symptoms typically start seven to 14 days after being exposed.
The second stage starts three to five days after symptoms start when a rash begins to appear on the face and spread to the rest of the body.
According to the VDH, people with measles are contagious from four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appeared.
Additionally, the VDH provided recommendations for those who were at the above location at the specified date and time:
If you have not received a vaccine containing measles you may be at risk for developing measles
Anyone exposed or considered to be at risk should contact their health provider
Watch your symptoms until March 26 and if you develop symptoms immediately isolate yourself at home
Contact your health provider right away and call the office prior to going to the office or emergency room to notify them that you have been exposed to measles
Anyone with an immunocompromised condition should should consult with their healthcare provider if they have any questions or develop any symptoms
If you have received two doses of a vaccine containing measles or were born before 1957 you are protected and do not need to take action
If you have received only one dose of a vaccine containing measles you are likely to be protected and your risk from exposure is low
To achieve full immunity contact your healthcare provider about getting a second dose of the vaccine
If you have any questions about potential exposure, contact your healthcare provider or call VDH at (804) 363-2704.
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