Health officials confirm measles case was found in Maryland
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Key Points:
- A measles case has been confirmed in a Maryland resident in the Baltimore area who recently traveled internationally, prompting health officials to identify potential exposure sites.
- Possible exposure locations include BWI Marshall Airport, FastMed Urgent Care, and Sinai Hospital emergency departments on specific dates in April.
- Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air, with the virus lingering up to two hours in areas where an infected person has been.
- Individuals present at the listed locations during the specified times should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and verify their vaccination status, with early symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash.
- Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, urging residents to ensure they and their families are up to date on the MMR vaccine and to contact healthcare providers if symptoms develop.
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