Measles Alert in Maryland | Annapolis News

Measles is spreading in Central Maryland — five new cases linked to travelers from an outbreak zone, bringing the state’s total to nine this year. Health officials are urgently warning anyone who was in the Carroll Hospital Center ER waiting room on July 13th between 2 and 5 PM to check their vaccination status. If unvaccinated or unsure, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash — if you’re sick, stay home and call your doctor first. The MMR vaccine is strongly recommended for all eligible residents, with early doses available for infants as young as six months traveling to outbreak areas. Vaccination is covered by insurance and accessible through various programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cac4b1752cf47e4d