Measles Cases Prompt Health Alerts in Washington, DC
Health officials in Washington, DC, are investigating several possible measles exposures after a confirmed case was reported. The infected individual was contagious while traveling on Amtrak and visiting various public locations, including urgent care facilities. As cherry blossom season approaches, health officials are on high alert, urging residents to be aware of the symptoms of measles and monitor potential exposure sites. They have issued warnings regarding possible exposures on the Amtrak train as well as at multiple locations in the DC area. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of this highly infectious disease.
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