Potential Exposure Sites Released After Virginia Teen Tests Positive for Measles
- Virginia authorities identified several locations where individuals may have come into contact with measles after a teenager who had traveled abroad was diagnosed with the illness in May 2025.
- The case occurred amid rising measles incidents nationwide and follows a first Virginia case in April involving another child who traveled abroad.
- Potential exposure locations include Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, Play it Again Sports, Goodwill Store, UVA Health Primary Care, and UVA Medical Center during specified dates.
- Approximately 95% of Virginia kindergarteners are vaccinated, but officials warn unvaccinated and infants may be highly susceptible, urging symptom monitoring for 21 days.
- Officials emphasize vaccination importance and urge exposed individuals to contact health providers promptly to limit measles spread and protect the community.
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Potential exposure sites released after Virginia teen tests positive for measles
RICHMOND, Va. Virginia health officials have released potential exposure sites after a teenager who recently traveled internationally was diagnosed with measles. Officials provided five potential exposure sites: the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on Tuesday, May 20 between 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Play it Again Sports at 1885 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville on Tuesday, May 20 from 2:40 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Goodwill Store and Donation Center …
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