LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that may have occurred at the Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is located in the northern portion of Virginia.

The VDH stated that a confirmed case of measles was reported in an individual returning from international travel at the IAD on Wednesday. Officials are now attempting to identify anyone who may have been exposed, including passengers on specific flights.

The exposure site and time were found to be at Terminal A, on transportation to the main terminal and in the baggage claim area between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5.

MMR vaccine rates are high in Virginia, with around 95% of kindergarteners being fully vaccinated against measles. This helps prevent major outbreaks of the virus in the Commonwealth. If you have not yet received a measles-containing vaccine, contact your healthcare provider.