Virginia Department of Health

Alexandria Health Department warns of another potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia

Published June 26, 2025 at 2:00PM

Skin of a patient after three days with measles rash (via CDC)

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is sharing details on a June 19 potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health was notified that on June 19, a child with a confirmed case of measles traveled from another country to Washington Dulles International Airport en route to North Carolina. VDH announced the potential exposure on June 25 (Wednesday).

Alexandria Health Department warns of potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia

By ALXnow.com

Published June 16, 2025 at 4:54PM

Skin of a patient after three days with measles rash (via CDC)

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) are warning residents about potential exposures to measles in Northern Virginia.

According to AHD, VDH has been notified of a confirmed case of measles in an individual. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed.

Health Department warns of potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia

By Ryan Belmore

Published March 20, 2025 at 7:22PM | Updated March 21, 2025 at 8:48AM

Skin of a patient after three days with measles rash (via CDC)

For the second time this month, officials from the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) are warning about potential measles exposures in northern Virginia.

The warning comes after two Maryland residents who recently traveled internationally tested positive for the disease.