All articles tagged with #exposure sites
With 17 confirmed measles cases in 2026, Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services released a list of potential exposure locations across Bloomfield, Ottumwa, Clive, West Des Moines and Des Moines, detailing dates from July 28 to August 15; symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and rash, and residents who may have been exposed should monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice.
WDH confirms Wyoming’s first measles case of 2026, an adult from Fremont County with unknown vaccination status, and enumerates exposure sites and times (including Walmart Riverton on Apr 24 and Maverik Powell on Apr 25). The release notes 15 measles cases in 2025, and warns of the virus’s contagious window and typical symptoms. Public health guidance urges those potentially exposed to monitor for 7–21 days, contact healthcare if symptoms appear, and emphasizes MMR vaccination (two doses ~97% effective) for protection.
Maricopa County has confirmed its sixth measles case of the year with several potential exposure sites in Mesa and Queen Creek. The patient is a county resident with no known exposure source, and health officials are notifying people who may have been exposed and advising vigilance for fever and rash. Arizona reports 78 measles cases in 2026; two doses of MMR are about 97% effective and recommended for all children.
A Weld County resident who is unvaccinated has been confirmed as Colorado's 12th measles case of 2026 (the 10th this month). The case involves travel to an outbreak area in another state and is not linked to the Broomfield outbreak. Two exposure sites in Loveland were identified, and officials urge vaccination within 72 hours of exposure and watching for symptoms. Colorado’s measles count for 2026 stands at 12 so far; last year saw 36 cases. Measles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly.
Virginia health officials confirm two new measles cases in Northern Virginia, listing about 10 exposure sites including Harris Teeter (Manassas), Walmart, Marco’s Pizza, Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, Best Buy Outlet, Mountaintop Church, Lidl, Target (Manassas), a Gainesville Medical Center, and an Alexandria office building with specified exposure windows; residents who visited these locations during those times should monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days and isolate if symptoms appear. Report exposures to the Virginia Department of Health via a short online survey and check immunization status; two doses of vaccine or birth before 1957 are considered protected.
DC health officials warn of possible measles exposure after three contagious cases linked to sites in the District and Northern Virginia, including Catholic University and major transit hubs, with Virginia reporting a preschool-age case. The exposure window spans late January into early February, and officials list dozens of potential exposure sites (ranging from a shrine and university buildings to trains and Reagan National Airport). Anyone who may have been exposed is urged to call DC Health at 844-493-2652 for guidance; public health officials emphasize measles’ high contagion rate and that vaccination greatly reduces risk.
Virginia health officials confirmed an adult measles case in Northern Virginia, prompting exposure alerts for Fairfax County sites: Ian Apartment Complex in Herndon (Jan 23–Jan 31), Kumo Sushi in Herndon (Jan 24, 7–10 p.m.), Target in Reston (Jan 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.), Harris Teeter in Herndon (Jan 25, 2–5 p.m.), and Fairfax County Animal Shelter – West Ox Campus in Fairfax (Jan 31, 3–6 p.m.). If exposed, monitor for symptoms for 21 days and verify vaccination status (two doses or birth before 1957 provides protection); report exposures online via the Fairfax County Health Department survey and isolate if symptoms appear.
Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison Dane County confirmed a measles case in a UW‑Madison student who was exposed during international travel. The case is not linked to the prior Wisconsin measles case in Waukesha County. Public health officials are identifying and notifying potentially exposed individuals, with a list of public exposure locations—including Brogden Psychology Building, Waismen Center, Genetics Building and Union South—posted on the DHS site; this marks Wisconsin’s second measles case of the year.
A case of measles has been confirmed in northwest Iowa, linked to an adult with no recent travel outside the state. Exposure sites include SuperHiTech, Kwik Star in Sheldon, and Casey’s General Store in Hull, prompting health advisories.
A second case of measles has been confirmed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, linked to the first case, prompting health officials to announce exposure sites and urge monitoring for symptoms. The virus is highly contagious, and residents who visited specific locations between June 4 and June 14 are advised to watch for symptoms and consider vaccination or post-exposure treatment. The local health department emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations to prevent further spread.
A 4-year-old child in Detroit has been diagnosed with measles, prompting the Detroit Health Department to release a list of exposure sites. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours and individuals who were at the specified locations during the listed times are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms. The Health Department is offering vaccinations for measles and emphasizes the importance of being up to date on routine vaccines. Symptoms of measles include high fever, red, watery eyes, and a red, blotchy rash. The measles vaccine is considered highly effective, with two doses being about 97% effective at preventing the disease.