DC health alert

Measles Case on Amtrak Sparks Vaccination Concerns

A measles-infected individual potentially exposed Amtrak passengers on Northeast Regional 175 on March 19th, traveling from Boston to Washington, D.C. Additional potential exposure sites include Union Station and a D.C. urgent care center. The D.C. Department of Health urges those who may have been exposed to contact their healthcare provider or health officials. This incident comes amidst a significant rise in U.S. measles cases in 2025, highlighting the contagious nature of the disease and the importance of vaccination.

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