Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025 1 minute read An outbreak of measles – a rare occurence for many years – is centered in Texas and revolves around unvaccinated children. But the highly contagious disease has made its way to Virginia, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: 25 years of offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at how local artists createNext: 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026
An outbreak of measles – a rare occurence for many years – is centered in Texas and revolves around unvaccinated children. But the highly contagious disease has made its way to Virginia, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
