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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \u2013 <\/strong>May 21, 2026
\nMedia Contact:<\/strong> Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia Department of Health Launches Measles Dashboard <\/strong>Amid Uptick in Measles Cases, Outbreak<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is launching a new measles dashboard<\/a>. This dashboard shows key information to help Virginians see measles trends, understand the impact, and know their risk of exposure as measles cases increase nationally and across the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s important for Virginians to know what is happening in their communities in real time,\u201d said State Health Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb<\/strong>. \u201cThis dashboard is our commitment to being as transparent as possible about the impact of measles across the Commonwealth. When people have clear, accessible information, they can make informed decisions to protect themselves and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

The dashboard shows how many measles cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been reported. You can also see case numbers by age, health district, and other key factors. Updates will be posted Tuesdays and Thursdays around noon.<\/p>\n

To date in 2026, VDH has reported 40 cases of measles. Of those cases, 17 are related to an outbreak in Buckingham County<\/a>. A measles outbreak is defined as three or more related cases among members of different households. The number of cases this year has quickly outpaced the five reported cases from last year.<\/p>\n

Measles activity<\/a> in the U.S., including Virginia, is rising due to increased travel-related exposures, both international and domestic, and declining national vaccination rates. Children younger than 12 months of age and others who are not vaccinated are very susceptible to infection if they are exposed to someone with measles.<\/p>\n

The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine<\/a> is the best protection against measles. Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective. If you or a loved one are not up-to-date with routine MMR vaccines<\/a>, contact your healthcare provider or call your local health department<\/a> to schedule a vaccine appointment today. People who live in or visit the Buckingham County area should talk with their healthcare provider about outbreak vaccine recommendations<\/a>. This includes considering an early MMR dose for infants older than six months to provide protection while measles is circulating in the community.<\/p>\n

Measles<\/a> is highly contagious and can spread to others through coughing and sneezing. Most people in Virginia have immunity to measles through vaccination or previous infection with measles. Approximately 95% of kindergarteners<\/a> in Virginia are fully vaccinated against measles. However, some communities within Virginia may have lower vaccination rates, making them more at risk to measles outbreaks. Fortunately, an increasing number of people are seeking to confirm their MMR vaccine status<\/a> following Virginia measles exposure events.<\/p>\n

For more information about measles, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov\/measles\/<\/a>. For additional questions, contact VDH\u2019s Call Center at 877-829-4682 (Option 2 then Option 3 “Other”)<\/span>, The VDH Call Center is available Monday\u2013Friday (except holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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