3 measles cases confirmed in DC - possible exposures at Reagan National, March for Life
WTOP • • health
Key Points:
- Health officials in D.C. and Virginia warn of measles exposure from several infected individuals who visited locations including Reagan National Airport, the March for Life rally, Metro trains, and Catholic University between mid-January and early February.
- Potential exposure sites in D.C. include Basilica of the National Shrine, multiple Catholic University venues, Union Station, and Children's National Medical Center, while Virginia exposure sites include Heathcote Health Center and Reagan National Airport.
- Those potentially exposed are advised to verify their vaccination status, especially if they have not received two doses of the measles vaccine or were born after 1957, and to monitor for symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, cough, fever, and rash for up to 21
