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Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Health officials across DMV issue exposure warnings after 2 confirmed cases of measles
The Brief Health officials in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have issued exposure warnings after two cases of measles were confirmed in the area. The two new cases were identified in individuals who had traveled internationally and arrived back in the states through Dulles International Airport. The individuals traveled to several locations throughout the region. The full list of potential exposure sites can be seen below. WASHINGTON - Health officials in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are issuing a warning about measles exposure after two confirmed cases were identified in the region. Officials say these two cases are not connected to the positive case in Howard County, which was confirmed almost two weeks ago, making for a total of three cases in our area in the month of March. Just like the confirmed case on March 5, these two new cases were identified in people who traveled internationally and arrived back in the states through Dulles International Airport. Leaders with the Maryland Department of Health say the two people who tested positive are from Prince George's County. They visited a number of places after arriving at Dulles. What we know Officials say anyone who visited the following locations during any of the listed hours might have been exposed: Washington Dulles International Airport: Concourse A, on transportation to the International Arrivals Building (IAB) and in the baggage claim area March 5th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Largo Medical Center, 1221 Mercantile Ln, Upper Marlboro March 5th, 7:30 p.m. - March 6th, 4:30 a.m. March 13th, 4:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. March 15th, 7:45 a.m. - 3: 15 p.m. March 17th, 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Terminal Shuttle Bus March 14th, 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Washington Metro Area Transit: Yellow Line Train from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station transferring at the L'Enfant Plaza station to the Silver Line Train heading towards the Downtown Largo station March 14th, 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Passport Toyota, 5001 Auth Way, Suitland March 17th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. What they're saying Health officials continue to urge caution as measles is described as "one of the most contagious diseases in the world" but Dr. Lucia Donatelli with Maryland's Department of Health says if you're vaccinated, you shouldn't be too worried. "Getting measles disease in the United States right now is primarily if you are unvaccinated. It is important for you to stay up to date with your vaccines. We have two really effective and safe vaccines that prevent measles. One dose is 93 percent effective, two doses is 97 percent effective," said Donatelli, the Chief of the Center for Immunization, Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau for MDH. Some early symptoms of measles are fever, runny nose, watery red eyes and a cough. Then, a rash begins to appear on the face before spreading to the rest of the body. If you think you may have been exposed, you're asked to call your doctor immediately. Donatelli adds that the best way to protect yourself from the disease is by getting vaccinated. "Please if you are planning on going anywhere overseas, please check to make sure that you are vaccinated against measles," she said. Maryland Department of Health Virginia Department of Health D.C. Health The Source Maryland Department of Health, Virginia Department of Health, D.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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2 cases of measles confirmed in Prince George's County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. () — State and county health officials said Thursday that two people who recently traveled abroad had confirmed cases of the measles. The Maryland Department of Health and said the people, who live in Prince George's County, traveled together internationally. These cases come after . Health officials said they were working to identify anyone who might have been exposed to the disease in addition to those known to be on the flight with the two people. People who were at these locations potentially were exposed to measles: Washington Dulles International Airport: Concourse A, on transportation to the International Arrivals Building (IAB) and in the baggage claim area March 5th, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Largo Medical Center, 1221 Mercantile Ln, Upper Marlboro March 5th, 7:30 p.m. – March 6th, 4:30 a.m. March 13th, 4:15 a.m. – 10 a.m. March 15th, 7:45 a.m. – 3: 15 p.m. March 17th, 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Terminal Shuttle Bus March 14th, 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Washington Metro Area Transit: Yellow Line Train from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station transferring at the L'Enfant Plaza station to the Silver Line Train heading towards the Downtown Largo station March 14th, 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Passport Toyota, 5001 Auth Way, Suitland March 17th, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Anyone who was exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 21 days. Those who do develop symptoms should call their health care providers prior to going into a facility for an appointment in order to help the facility prevent others from being exposed to measles. For more information about the measles and this incident click . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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Two new measles cases confirmed in Maryland, health officials say
Two Prince George's County residents who recently traveled together internationally have been confirmed to have measles, the Maryland Department of Health said Thursday. The positive cases are not related to the confirmed measles infection of a Howard County resident that was announced earlier this month, health officials said. The infections also are not associated with the growing measles outbreak that has struck parts of the southwestern United States, including New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The state health department said it is coordinating efforts to identify passengers and others who may have been exposed on specific flights or other areas, including Washington Metro Area Transit and a medical center. Anyone who visited these locations during the hours listed could have been exposed to measles, which is known to be highly infectious, health officials said. The locations include: Washington Dulles International Airport: Concourse A, on transportation to the International Arrivals Building (IAB) and in the baggage claim area March 5th, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Largo Medical Center, 1221 Mercantile Lane, Upper Marlboro. March 5-6, 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. March 13, 4:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. March 15, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. March 17, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Terminal Shuttle Bus March 14, 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Washington Metro Area Transit: Yellow Line Train from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station transferring at the L'Enfant Plaza station to the Silver Line Train heading towards the Downtown Largo station March 14, 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Passport Toyota, 5001 Auth Way, Suitland, Maryland March 17, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed should monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure. Symptoms may include fever, runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes in the early stages of measles, followed by a spreading red rash. Health officials said post-exposure treatment may be available for people who do not have immunity if the exposure occurred March 15 or March 17. 'People are generally considered immune to measles if they are up to date on measles vaccination, have had a laboratory confirm they either had measles during their lifetime or are immune to measles, or were born before 1957,' the state health department said in a news release Thursday. In 2024, Maryland saw a single case of measles after recording one in the previous year as well. Both of those cases involved international travel, according to health department officials, who urge residents to check their vaccination status prior to traveling overseas. Have a news tip? Send an email to nzimmerman@
