Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC has multiple confirmed cases of measles, and it now appears to be spreading locally in Virginia. Sad times for our public health system.

https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2026/05/09/measles-case-confirmed-in-central-virginia-local-spread-suspected/90008594007/

Measles case confirmed in Central Virginia, local spread suspected

A school-aged child in Virginia's Central Region has a confirmed case of measles from a local exposure.
The Virginia Department of Health suspects community transmission in the Buckingham County area and believes more cases are likely.
Due to the potential outbreak, VDH has issued updated vaccine recommendations for infants, children, and adults in the affected area.
The Virginia Department of Health has reported a confirmed case of measles in a school age child (5-12 years) in the Central Region, according to a press release from the VDH Central Virginia Region on May 8. The patient did not travel and was exposed to measles locally. To protect the family’s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient.

Based on this information, VDH said it has reason to suspect that measles virus is circulating in the Buckingham County area, and that there are likely more cases than have been reported. VDH is advising people in the area to make sure they are up to date on their MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, watch for symptoms of measles, and if they feel sick to stay home and contact their healthcare provider.

I don't see anywhere in this article that says there were several cases in DC. Or did I miss it?

You missed the other news articles about the DC cases, which is probably what the OP was referring to.
https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2026/05/confirmed-case-of-measles-in-dc-as-country-faces-significant-resurgence/

Confirmed cases of measles in DC and Virginia as country faces significant resurgence

Two cases of measles have been confirmed in the DC-area: Officials with the District’s Department of Health announced a confirmed case of measles in the city on Thursday, and the Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles that traveled through the Dulles International Airport on April 23 and April 24.

In a release, VDH said the person traveled internationally and is an out of state resident.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC has multiple confirmed cases of measles, and it now appears to be spreading locally in Virginia. Sad times for our public health system.

https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2026/05/09/measles-case-confirmed-in-central-virginia-local-spread-suspected/90008594007/

Measles case confirmed in Central Virginia, local spread suspected

A school-aged child in Virginia's Central Region has a confirmed case of measles from a local exposure.
The Virginia Department of Health suspects community transmission in the Buckingham County area and believes more cases are likely.
Due to the potential outbreak, VDH has issued updated vaccine recommendations for infants, children, and adults in the affected area.
The Virginia Department of Health has reported a confirmed case of measles in a school age child (5-12 years) in the Central Region, according to a press release from the VDH Central Virginia Region on May 8. The patient did not travel and was exposed to measles locally. To protect the family’s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient.

Based on this information, VDH said it has reason to suspect that measles virus is circulating in the Buckingham County area, and that there are likely more cases than have been reported. VDH is advising people in the area to make sure they are up to date on their MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, watch for symptoms of measles, and if they feel sick to stay home and contact their healthcare provider.

I don't see anywhere in this article that says there were several cases in DC. Or did I miss it?

Anonymous wrote:I don't think they should protect people's privacy. You should know who didn't vax their kids and stupidly got their kids infected with measles, so you know if you came into contact with that family.

Anonymous wrote:DC has multiple confirmed cases of measles, and it now appears to be spreading locally in Virginia. Sad times for our public health system.

https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2026/05/09/measles-case-confirmed-in-central-virginia-local-spread-suspected/90008594007/

Measles case confirmed in Central Virginia, local spread suspected

A school-aged child in Virginia's Central Region has a confirmed case of measles from a local exposure.
The Virginia Department of Health suspects community transmission in the Buckingham County area and believes more cases are likely.
Due to the potential outbreak, VDH has issued updated vaccine recommendations for infants, children, and adults in the affected area.
The Virginia Department of Health has reported a confirmed case of measles in a school age child (5-12 years) in the Central Region, according to a press release from the VDH Central Virginia Region on May 8. The patient did not travel and was exposed to measles locally. To protect the family’s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient.

Based on this information, VDH said it has reason to suspect that measles virus is circulating in the Buckingham County area, and that there are likely more cases than have been reported. VDH is advising people in the area to make sure they are up to date on their MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, watch for symptoms of measles, and if they feel sick to stay home and contact their healthcare provider.

Anonymous wrote:I'm due soon and this really stresses me out. I'm going to do my best to keep him away from other people while he's little and push to get an early vaccine at 6 months. It's a lot harder to avoid going places when your older kid has their own activities.

Anonymous wrote:See, this is way more concerning than the Hantavirus issue.

Measles case confirmed in Central Virginia, local spread suspected

A school-aged child in Virginia's Central Region has a confirmed case of measles from a local exposure.
The Virginia Department of Health suspects community transmission in the Buckingham County area and believes more cases are likely.
Due to the potential outbreak, VDH has issued updated vaccine recommendations for infants, children, and adults in the affected area.
The Virginia Department of Health has reported a confirmed case of measles in a school age child (5-12 years) in the Central Region, according to a press release from the VDH Central Virginia Region on May 8. The patient did not travel and was exposed to measles locally. To protect the family’s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient.

Based on this information, VDH said it has reason to suspect that measles virus is circulating in the Buckingham County area, and that there are likely more cases than have been reported. VDH is advising people in the area to make sure they are up to date on their MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, watch for symptoms of measles, and if they feel sick to stay home and contact their healthcare provider.