Health officials confirm case of measles in Central Virginia after recent exposure
FILE - Anna Hicks prepares a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Andrews County Health Department, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice, File)
(WSET) — Health officials have confirmed a case of measles from a recent exposure in Central Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Health issued a release reporting a confirmed measles case on Dec. 17, 2025. According to the release, officials were notified of a confirmed measles case in a person from out of state who visited the Central and Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious.
Two of the locations listed were in Campbell County.
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Since then, health officials have been working to identify individuals who may have been exposed. As of Wednesday, Dec. 24, health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of the Central Region.
"The individual developed symptoms after exposure to a confirmed measles case," said VDH. "The individual followed public health recommendations by staying at home after their exposure, so as a result, VDH is reporting no additional locations where others may have been exposed."
To protect the individual’s privacy, VDH stated it will not provide any additional information.
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