Missouri, Louisiana, and Virginia each reported their first measles case of 2025 over the past weekend, as at least 27 states have reported at least one case so far. All three cases were linked with international travel, officials say.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed the state’s first case of the virus in 2025 in a child who was associated with “recent international travel” and has an unknown vaccination status.
No other cases in the state were identified. Health officials have alerted individuals who may have been exposed to the contagious virus.
“There is no indication of widespread exposure as this person was diagnosed soon after arrival to Taney County,” officials said. “Exposure is believed to be limited, and known contacts have been identified and contacted.”…