Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure in DC and Virginia Amid National Resurgence
Health officials in Washington, D.C., and Virginia have confirmed cases of measles, raising concerns about potential exposure in the region. The District's Department of Health announced a confirmed case in the city, while the Virginia Department of Health reported a case involving an individual who traveled through Dulles International Airport on April 23 and 24. The individual is an out-of-state resident who traveled internationally. Potential exposure sites include various Metrorail lines and buses between April 23 and 27. Health officials urge those who were present at these locations during the specified times to monitor for symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, and rash, and to verify their vaccination status. The virus is highly contagious, capable of lingering in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. Vaccination remains a critical measure in preventing the spread, with two doses recommended for children between 12 months and 4 years old. 
