New Orleans-area child contracts measles; public exposed in Kenner

By: Louisiana Illuminator

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 387

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A child from the New Orleans area has been hospitalized after contracting measles during international travel, Louisiana health officials said Wednesday. It’s the first case of the virus reported in Louisiana this year.

The pediatric patient was partially vaccinated and is receiving treatment in isolation, according to the Louisiana Health Department. Officials said the child might have exposed others to the measles Friday at the Target and Walmart Supercenter locations in Kenner. Anyone who …

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