The author's 16-month-old during her hospital stay where she may have been exposed to measles. I’m watching my newborn son nap in his bassinet and trying to enjoy my first meal since surgery. Thankfully, both of my daughters had their first measles shot, which grants immunity in up to 95% of individuals. The recent measles scare in Virginia came from a student at a local elementary school. However, we still aren’t out of the woods, because measles symptoms can appear as late as 21 days after exposure.

Source: Huffington Post September 24, 2025 13:06 UTC