Virginia Confirms Second Measles Case in Teen Following International Travel

Virginia health officials have confirmed the state's second measles case of 2025, involving a teenager between 13 and 17 years old who recently traveled internationally. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) identified several potential exposure sites in Charlottesville, including the Albemarle Airport, Play It Again Sports, Goodwill Store, UVA Health Primary Care Riverside, and UVA Health University Medical Center Emergency Department. Measles is highly contagious and symptoms typically start with fever, runny nose, red eyes, and cough, followed by a spreading rash. People who have received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or were born before 1957 are considered protected, but those unvaccinated or unsure should contact healthcare providers immediately. The first Virginia case this year involved a toddler who also traveled internationally, and health officials continue to monitor and notify potential exposures. The VDH advises exposed individuals to watch for symptoms for three weeks and self-isolate if symptoms develop to prevent further spread.