Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently traveled
WBAL-TV • • health
Key Points:
- A Baltimore-area resident with recent international travel has been confirmed to have measles, according to Maryland state health officials.
- Potential exposure sites include Baltimore-Washington International Airport, FastMed Urgent Care in Baltimore, and Sinai Hospital's emergency departments on specific dates in April.
- Individuals who visited these locations during the exposure times should monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days and check their vaccination status, especially if not fully vaccinated or born after 1957.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through airborne transmission and contact with infected surfaces, with symptoms including high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a spreading rash.
- People who develop symptoms after potential exposure are advised to avoid public places and contact their healthcare provider before seeking medical care to prevent further spread.
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