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May 14, 2026

Virginia Department of Health Declares Measles Outbreak in Buckingham County with 12 Confirmed Cases

The Virginia Department of Health officially declared a measles outbreak in Buckingham County on May 13, 2026, after identifying 12 cases. Health officials warn there are likely more cases to come.

May 14, 2026·3 sources

Apr 28, 2026

Colorado Measles Cases Surge to Near Record Highs

Measles cases in Colorado have risen sharply, approaching levels not seen in decades and raising concerns about vaccination gaps and increased risk of community spread.

Apr 28, 2026·3 sources

Apr 23, 2026

Measles Exposure Alerts Issued at Boston Logan Airport and Sacramento Area

Health officials confirmed measles exposure at Boston's Logan Airport Terminal C on a JetBlue flight, and separately confirmed a measles outbreak in Sacramento with exposure at a pediatric care location. Both incidents prompted vaccination alerts for potentially exposed travelers and community members.

Apr 23, 2026·1 source

Apr 6, 2026

Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination Campaign After 100+ Child Deaths

Bangladesh has initiated an emergency vaccination campaign targeting over 1 million children after more than 100 people, mostly children, died from a suspected measles outbreak since mid-March.

Apr 6, 2026·3 sources

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▪The Virginia Department of Health announced a measles outbreak in Buckingham County, Virginia.
▪Measles rash appears three to five days after the first symptoms, usually beginning as flat red spots on the face at the hairline and spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.
▪Measles testing requires submitting a nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media or universal transport media for PCR testing and a serum specimen for testing at the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services.

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