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Measles Case Confirmed in Lynchburg; Residents Urged to Check Vaccination

3/7/2026

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The Virginia Department of Health confirmed a measles case in Lynchburg, Virginia involving a patient who recently traveled internationally.
The exposure occurred at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital on March 2.
Residents who may have been exposed should check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms for 7–14 days after exposure.
The Virginia Department of Health will continue to update the community on exposure sites and guidelines.

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Story summary

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed a measles case in Lynchburg, Virginia involving a patient who recently traveled internationally.
The exposure occurred at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital on March 2.
Residents who may have been exposed should check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms for 7–14 days after exposure.
The Virginia Department of Health will continue to update the community on exposure sites and guidelines.