05/10/2026
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Troublesome Creek Medicine is sharing this message from Dr. Maria Almond, Health Director/ Piedmont Health District (VDH) received on May 10, 2026.
Regional Press Release from late 5/8: Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Measles Case in the Central Region - Newsroom - https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/2026-regional-news-releases/virginia-health-officials-investigating-a-measles-case-in-the-central-region/
Several TV channels have been reporting on this news.
We are now seeing over the past few days increased outreach by those affected with measles to healthcare providers due to severity of symptoms.
Measles is highly contagious. The first days 4-5 days prior to rash onset with flu/cold-like symptoms are when many spread illness. It is important to isolate immediately with any flu-like symptoms if unvaccinated and/or had a known exposure and to notify public health.
Vaccination remains the best protection against measles. Two doses of the vaccine provide 97% protection against measles while one dose provides 93% protection.
Ideally the public health department should be notified after an exposure to measles. Receiving vaccine, if not already immune, within 72hrs of exposure significantly helps prevent likelihood of infection. Notably, pregnant women and infants
May 8, 2026 Media Contact: Brian Little, Central Virginia PIO, [email protected] Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Measles Case in the Central Region Virginia Department of Health is Notifying the Community of Potential Risk BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia Department of H...
