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Measles emerge in DC area, but ‘no national outbreak,’ CDC says
Though measles have been reported in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the growing number of cases does not constitute a national outbreak.
2 months ago -
Measles exposure possible at 2 Loudoun Co. locations, health officials say
Health officials in Loudoun County, Virginia, are warning of a possible exposure to a person with measles at two addresses this month: one address is in Purcellville and another in Lansdowne.
2 months ago -
Measles on the rise nationally, 2 cases found in DC area
The number of reported cases of measles through the first six and a half months of this year is up substantially around the country. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says some of those confirmed cases were reported locally.
2 months ago -
Confirmed case of measles in person who spent time in Md., Va.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a person who spent time around the D.C. area in the past week.
5 months ago -
Md. health department confirms case of measles
People in some areas of Prince George’s County and D.C. may have had exposure to measles.
1 year ago -
Child who contracted measles visited several Fairfax County locations
A child who only had one of two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine contracted measles, the Fairfax County Health Department says.
3 years ago -
Expert: The lesson from recent measles case? Vaccinate
WASHINGTON — The recent discovery of a person with measles visiting the D.C. area, as well as an outbreak in California that began late last year, highlight the importance of getting children vaccinated. That’s the…
3 years ago -
Health department: Person with measles visited places in D.C., Fairfax Co.
WASHINGTON — Local health departments are investigating a confirmed case measles in an adult who visited multiple locations in both D.C. and Fairfax County earlier this month. The person with measles has been discharged from Inova…
3 years ago -
Parents of kids with cancer worry about unvaccinated children
WASHINGTON — Polls now show an overwhelming majority of Americans believe all parents should be required to vaccinate their children — and that is good news for the mothers and fathers of children with cancer. Cara…
4 years ago -
Measles outbreak hits home for trailblazing doctor
4 years ago -
D.C. confirms second case of measles in 2015
WASHINGTON — D.C. officials have confirmed a second case of the measles in the District. The newest case is not related to the outbreak in California and there is no indication that the two measles…
4 years ago -
Measles test comes back negative in Fairfax County
UPDATE: February 11, 2015 3:15 pm WASHINGTON — The test came back negative for the suspected measles case. EARLIER: February 10, 1:45 pm WASHINGTON — A Fairfax County resident is in isolation while authorities await…
4 years ago -
CDC: Year’s worth of measles cases reported in January
BALTIMORE – The number of measles cases in the United States has risen to 121 since the start of the new year, a federal health official said Monday. Those cases were reported in 17 states…
4 years ago -
Top D.C. doc: Immunization needed to prevent return of childhood diseases
WASHINGTON – The District’s top doctor says while the city’s first measles patient in years is recovering, the debate over vaccinations is raising concerns over Americans’ vulnerability to the reemergence of other infectious diseases. D.C.…
4 years ago -
Doctor: Parents of unvaccinated kids should be legally liable when others get sick
WASHINGTON — As the number of measles cases rises, one doctor says vaccines are a parent’s obligation and the laws surrounding exemptions need tightening. “Vaccine rates have been falling, sadly, in the United States. Autism…
4 years ago
