2nd Case of Measles Confirmed in Virginia

Virginia’s 2nd measles case reported in Charlottesville

The second confirmed case of measles has been reported in Virginia, this time in Charlottesville. There have been 1,046 confirmed cases and three confirmed deaths in the U.S. so far this year as outbreaks continue to crop up across the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The highly contagious, sometimes-fatal viral infection primarily affects unvaccinated children and nonimmunized adults. It was declared er…

Second measles case reported in Virginia

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Second Virginia measles case reported in Charlottesville

The second confirmed case of measles has been reported in Charlottesville, as the highly contagious, sometimes-fatal viral infection continues to spread nationwide.

2nd case of measles confirmed in Virginia

A second case of measles has been confirmed in Virginia this year, health officials said on Friday. Related stories Measles is very contagious. Here’s how to avoid it Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US Measles: Risks and What to Do If You Come In Contact With Measles The Virginia Department of Health said it was a teenager from the northwest region of the state …

Virginia reports second case of measles this year | U.S. reports more than 1,000 cases of the highly infectious disease.

Health officials confirm second Virginia measles case this year, in our region

The Virginia Department of Health on Friday reported the state’s second measles case of the year.