152 people in 30 West Virginia counties potentially exposed to measles after first confirmed case since 2009.

152 people across 30 West Virginia counties were potentially exposed to measles following the state's first confirmed case since 2009. The patient, an unvaccinated adult who had traveled internationally, developed symptoms and sought treatment at an outpatient clinic. State health officials are monitoring the situation and strongly recommend those exposed individuals with no evidence of immunity against measles quarantine until May 9 or 10, depending on their last date of exposure.

April 26, 2024
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