Measles Outbreaks are Surrounding Our State
With multiple states surrounding West Virginia reporting measles outbreaks, it is important to understand how to take measures to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Real-time measles updates from surrounding states
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Key points
Measles is very contagious and can cause serious health complications.
Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk.
Two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine provide the best protection against measles.
Common ways it spreads
Contact with an infected person
Measles is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person. It can spread to others through coughing and sneezing.
Contact with air droplets
If other people breathe the contaminated air or touch the infected surface, then touch their eyes, noses, or mouths, they can become infected.
Only humans spread measles
Measles is only spread from person to person. Animals do not get nor spread measles.
Measles Can Be Serious at Any Age:
