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5. Virginia Health Officials confirm second measles case

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Tue May 27, 2025, 04:52 PM

May 27

Monique Calello
Staunton News Leader

The Virginia Department of Health reported the state’s second measles case of the year on May 23. The patient is a teenager (13-17 years) in the Northwest Region who recently traveled internationally. To protect the family’s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed ...

https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2025/05/27/virginia-health-officials-confirm-second-measles-case-in-charlottesville/83874043007/

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