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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently reported the state's first measles case of the year, identifying the patient as a child under 4 years old who recently traveled internationally. While the department released limited information about the patient, it confirmed the child lives in the northwest region. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed, according to a news release from VDH. Measles outbreaks have been declared in eight states, the most recent announced Thursday in Michigan. Measles Outbreaks Now Declared In 8 States, Including Michigan's First In 5 Years The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division confirmed the first case of measles in Oakland County March 14, and the state is up to eight cases detected this year. Read On The Fox News App "This first case of measles in Virginia this year is a reminder of how easily this highly contagious disease can spread, particularly with international travel," said VDH epidemiologist Laurie Forlano. Forlano said the MMR vaccination remains the best defense against measles and is "safe and highly effective" at protecting people and preventing outbreaks. Two doses of the vaccine are given to provide lifetime protection. "We urge Virginians, especially those planning to travel, to check their vaccination status, talk to their health care provider and get the MMR vaccine if needed," she said. Measles Outbreak Continues: See Which States Have Reported Cases Anyone who was at the Kaiser Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center Advanced Urgent Care from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday or at the Kaiser Permanente Fredericksburg Medical Center Pediatrics Department from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday may have been exposed, officials said. Those who received a measles-containing vaccine (either the measles, mumps and rubella [MMR] vaccine or a measles-only vaccine available in other countries), may be at risk of developing measles. However, those who received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or were born before 1957 are protected and do not need to take any action. In Virginia, about 95% of kindergartners are fully vaccinated. Is Mmr Vaccine Safe For Kids? Dr. Nicole Saphier Addresses Concerns As Measles Cases Rise However, infants who are too young to be vaccinated and others who are not vaccinated are susceptible to measles. Infants 6 months through 11 months of age who will be traveling internationally or to an area where an outbreak is reported should receive one dose of MMR vaccine prior to travel. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can spread easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, according to the VDH. Symptoms usually appear in two stages, with first-stage symptoms seven to 14 days after exposure being a fever of greater than 101 degrees, runny nose, watery red eyes and a cough. Dangerous Fungus Spreading In Us Hospitals Has 'Rapidly Increased' The second stage starts three to five days after symptoms begin, when a rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. People with measles are contagious from four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appears, according to health officials. Fox News Digital's Angelica Stabile contributed to this article source: Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year
Fox News
19-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently reported the state's first measles case of the year, identifying the patient as a child under 4 years old who recently traveled internationally. While the department released limited information about the patient, it confirmed the child lives in the northwest region. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed, according to a news release from VDH. Measles outbreaks have been declared in eight states, the most recent announced Thursday in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division confirmed the first case of measles in Oakland County March 14, and the state is up to eight cases detected this year. "This first case of measles in Virginia this year is a reminder of how easily this highly contagious disease can spread, particularly with international travel," said VDH epidemiologist Laurie Forlano. Forlano said the MMR vaccination remains the best defense against measles and is "safe and highly effective" at protecting people and preventing outbreaks. Two doses of the vaccine are given to provide lifetime protection. "We urge Virginians, especially those planning to travel, to check their vaccination status, talk to their health care provider and get the MMR vaccine if needed," she said. Anyone who was at the Kaiser Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center Advanced Urgent Care from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday or at the Kaiser Permanente Fredericksburg Medical Center Pediatrics Department from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday may have been exposed, officials said. Those who received a measles-containing vaccine (either the measles, mumps and rubella [MMR] vaccine or a measles-only vaccine available in other countries), may be at risk of developing measles. However, those who received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or were born before 1957 are protected and do not need to take any action. In Virginia, about 95% of kindergartners are fully vaccinated. However, infants who are too young to be vaccinated and others who are not vaccinated are susceptible to measles. Infants 6 months through 11 months of age who will be traveling internationally or to an area where an outbreak is reported should receive one dose of MMR vaccine prior to travel. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can spread easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, according to the VDH. Symptoms usually appear in two stages, with first-stage symptoms seven to 14 days after exposure being a fever of greater than 101 degrees, runny nose, watery red eyes and a cough. The second stage starts three to five days after symptoms begin, when a rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. People with measles are contagious from four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appears, according to health officials.
Miami Herald
19-04-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Health department confirms Virginia's first measles case of 2025
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state's first measles case of 2025 in a Saturday announcement. The agency said a child 4 or under living in the state's northwest health region contracted the disease after recent international travel. "This first case of measles in Virginia this year is a reminder of how easily this highly contagious disease can spread, particularly with international travel," said Laurie Forlano, VDH state epidemiologist. Forlano said vaccination remains the best defense against measles and remains safe and effective at protecting people and preventing outbreaks. She encouraged Virginians to get the measles inoculation if needed. The health agency said exposure sites for the measles case include from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Kaiser Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center, advanced urgent care in Woodbridge and from 12-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Kaiser Permanente Fredericksburg Medical Center's pediatrics department. VDH encouraged those who may have been exposed who have never taken a measles vaccine to contact their health care providers. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air, the health agency said. Symptoms first include a fever of greater than 101 degrees, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a cough and appear seven to 14 days after exposure. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash begins to appear on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. As of Thursday, there have been 800 confirmed measles cases in the United States in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 96% of the confirmed cases were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine status. Two people have died from measles this year and a third death is under investigation, according to the CDC. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
First confirmed case of measles reported in Virginia: VDH
NOTE: This video is from 4/12/25 RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Saturday, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed the first measles case in Virginia. VDH said the patient was between 0-4 years old and had recently traveled internationally. Various officials are coordinating efforts to figure out those who may have been exposed to the virus. 'This first case of measles in Virginia this year is a reminder of how easily this highly contagious disease can spread, particularly with international travel,' said VDH State Epidemiologist Laurie Forlano, D.O., M.P.H. According to health officials, those at these sites were potentially exposed to the disease and should monitor themselves for three weeks for possible symptoms: Kaiser Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center, Advanced Urgent Care, located at 13285 Minnieville Road in Woodbridge on Tuesday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Fredericksburg Medical Center, Pediatrics Department, located at 1201 Hospital Drive in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, April 16 from noon to 5 p.m. Monitoring for symptoms is not the only action you can take, as the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella [MMR] is readily available. 'Vaccination remains our best defense against measles and is safe and highly effective at protecting people and preventing outbreaks. We urge Virginians, especially those planning to travel, to check their vaccination status, talk to their health care provider, and get the MMR vaccine if needed,' said Forlano. For more information about measles visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health department confirms Virginia's first measles case of 2025
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state's first measles case of 2025 in a Saturday announcement. The agency said a child 4 or under living in the state's northwest health region contracted the disease after recent international travel. 'This first case of measles in Virginia this year is a reminder of how easily this highly contagious disease can spread, particularly with international travel,' said Laurie Forlano, VDH state epidemiologist. Forlano said vaccination remains the best defense against measles and remains safe and effective at protecting people and preventing outbreaks. She encouraged Virginians to get the measles inoculation if needed. The health agency said exposure sites for the measles case include from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at Kaiser Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center, advanced urgent care in Woodbridge and from 12-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Kaiser Permanente Fredericksburg Medical Center's pediatrics department. VDH encouraged those who may have been exposed who have never taken a measles vaccine to contact their health care providers. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air, the health agency said. Symptoms first include a fever of greater than 101 degrees, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a cough and appear seven to 14 days after exposure. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash begins to appear on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. As of Thursday, there have been 800 confirmed measles cases in the United States in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 96% of the confirmed cases were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine status. Two people have died from measles this year and a third death is under investigation, according to the CDC. Trevor Metcalfe, 757-222-5345,
