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Measles Resurfaces in West Virginia | Charleston News
Measles is back in West Virginia — one confirmed case in Barbour County has health officials on high alert, though the public isn’t currently at risk. With over 2,300 cases nationwide this year and outbreaks popping up in states like Kentucky and Ohio, this is a worrying reversal from when measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. back in 2000. Symptoms include fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes — usually appearing 7–14 days after exposure. The best protection? The MMR vaccine. Providers are now on the lookout to prevent further spread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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