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Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Confirmed Measles Case in Northern Virginia Region: January 11, 2026

Date: 01/12/2026

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has reported the state’s second measles case of 2026. The patient is a preschool-age child (0-4 years) in the Northern Region who recently traveled internationally. Virginia health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed.

The child has been confirmed to have been seen at the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) Emergency Department, and ATAMMC continues to be actively collaborating with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regarding this confirmed case. Since January 9th at the time of noted exposure, we have maintained consistent communication with Virginia Department of Health authorities to ensure accurate, timely information for our community members.

For complete information regarding this case, following link connects to the VDH Press Release dated January 11, 2025: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/.../virginia-health.../

Key Points to Remember:
  • There is NO association between this case and any activities of the Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs on Fort Belvoir.
  • We encourage everyone to check their vaccination status for measles (MMR) and ensure all immunizations are up to date.
Potential Exposure Details:
  • Date: January 9, 2026
  • Location: ATAMMC Emergency Department, 9300 DeWitt Loop, Fort Belvoir
  • Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. and midnight
What You Should Do:
  • Verify your measles vaccination status. If you’ve had two doses of the MMR vaccine or were born before 1957, you’re considered protected.
  • Verify your child’s vaccination status. Look for “MMR” or measles in their immunization records.
  • If you suspect exposure, please contact your healthcare provider for advice.

We understand that information regarding measles can raise concerns, but we want to reassure you that the general public's risk remains low due to high vaccination rates in Virginia.

For ongoing updates, please refer to the Virginia Department of Health’s website at www.vdh.virginia.gov/measles/.

We will continue to keep you informed as information becomes available.

Detailed information is also available on the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Facebook page: facebook.com/ATAMMC.DHA.

Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!