West Virginia's First Measles Case in 15 Years

West Virginia's First Measles Case in 15 Years

WSAZ

This week West Virginia experienced its first documented case of measles in 15 years with exposure to West Virginians across four states and 30 counties. According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Health, 152 people were exposed, and 62 of those lack documentation of adequate immunization against the disease. Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Health Officer and Executive Director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, warned that meases is one of the most highly contagious diseases there is

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