The Alexandria Health Department is alerting city residents to recent measles exposures that occurred in Northern Virginia last week.
A preschool-aged child in the region who recently traveled internationally was confirmed to have measles, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The child visited three health care sites across Woodbridge and Falls Church from Jan. 13-18, which AHD notes may have led to potential exposures.
The dates, times and locations of the sites are listed below.
- PM Pediatric Urgent Care, 2690 Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge. Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 4-7:30 p.m.
- Inova Children’s Emergency Department, 3300 Gallows Road in Falls Church. Thursday, Jan. 15 from 7:30-10 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 16 from 8:30-11 p.m.
- Inova Fairfax Hospital Women’s and Children’s Building, (Floors 2-10), 3300 Gallows Road in Falls Church. Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 a.m. to Sunday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m.
This is the third case of measles reported in Virginia in 2026. The case is unrelated to a similar case of a preschool-aged child with measles in Northern Virginia who was diagnosed on Jan. 9.
According to AHD, residents who may have been exposed to the disease do not need to take any special actions if:
- They have received the recommended measles vaccine, or
- They were born before 1957
Exposed people who are not fully vaccinated or were born after 1957 should monitor themselves for symptoms for three weeks post-exposure.
“If you get symptoms, stay away from others and call the doctor right away,” AHD advises. Symptoms include a runny nose, fever over 101 degrees, cough, rash, and red, watery eyes.
People who have been vaccinated in Virginia can double-check their vaccine status using the state’s MMR record portal.
AHD is available to answer questions about potential exposures at [email protected] and 703-746-4988 during normal business hours.
