Maryland Reports First Measles Case of 2024; Dulles Airport Exposure Possible
Maryland Reports First Measles Case of 2024; Dulles Airport Exposure Possible
Maryland health officials confirmed a measles case in a Howard County resident with recent international travel. This is the state’s first measles case this year and is unrelated to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico.
Potential exposure locations include Washington Dulles International Airport (Terminal A and baggage claim) on March 5th (4 PM – 9 PM) and the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department on March 7th (3:30 PM – 7:30 PM).
The CDC reports measles cases across at least 12 states since January, with significant outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico resulting in fatalities. Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals.
Individuals with two MMR vaccine doses, prior measles infection, or born before 1957 in the U.S. are considered immune. Measles symptoms (rash, Koplik’s spots) typically appear 10-14 days post-exposure, with contagiousness lasting up to eight days.
High-risk groups include pregnant women, infants under one year, and immunocompromised individuals.
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