TN: 2025 Measles

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Source: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/h...-first-case-of-measles-is-in-middle-tennessee

Health officials report the first case of measles is in Middle Tennessee
By: Emily R. West
Posted 4:47 PM, Mar 21, 2025
and last updated 4:52 PM, Mar 21, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed its first measles case this year in Middle Tennessee.

Health officials only identified the person as a resident and didn't specify whether it was an adult or a child. The likely source of the infection is being investigated, health officials said.

Officials said the person was infected in early March and recovering at home. Public health officials are working to identify other places and people potentially exposed.​..​

 

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Source: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/s...essee/51-141d631b-4747-44f7-8868-02b7ce516a74

3 more measles cases identified in Middle Tennessee, all recovering at home
The Tennessee Department of Health said the state has a total of four confirmed cases of measles so far this year.​
Author: Chris Salvemini
Published: 4:18 PM EDT April 1, 2025
Updated: 4:18 PM EDT April 1, 2025
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health said Tuesday it confirmed three additional cases of measles in Middle Tennessee, as outbreaks continued to be reported nationally.

According to a release, one of the new cases is related to the state's first measles case confirmed on March 21. The health department said the three new patients were recovering at home, but no additional information was available.

The first case of the year in the state was reported in Middle Tennessee, before a second case was reported in the Shelby County area. Knox County health officials also said it was evaluating whether a patient in East Tennessee had measles, but had not confirmed or denied whether that person was diagnosed with measles by Tuesday afternoon...
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Source: https://fox17.com/newsletter-daily/...easles-cases-reaching-a-total-of-six-for-2025

Tennessee confirms two new measles cases, reaching a total of six for 2025
by WZTVThu, April 17th 2025 at 3:26 PM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has confirmed two more measles cases in Middle Tennessee as of Thursday.

This brings Tennessee’s total to six confirmed cases of measles for 2025.

Both of these newly confirmed cases report that the individuals are currently quarantining at home.

TDH states there have been no additional exposures related to the newly confirmed cases as of Thursday, and there is no evidence of sustained measles transmission in the community or state...

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Source: https://fox17.com/news/local/nashvi...ntial-contacts-metro-public-health-department

Nashville confirms first measles case since 2005, officials trace potential contacts
by WZTVFri, November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Metro Public Health Department has confirmed Nashville's first measles case since 2005.

The infected individual is in isolation, and health officials are investigating the source and potential contacts. MPHD adds the individual was not vaccinated against measles...​