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 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026