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Rhode Island and Maryland Confirm Travel-Linked Measles Cases, Issue Exposure Alerts

Health officials issue targeted exposure alerts urging vaccination.

Overview

  • State health departments confirmed separate measles cases tied to recent international travel and warned the public with location-specific notices.
  • Maryland listed possible exposure at BWI’s international arrivals areas, a FastMed Urgent Care on Smith Avenue in Baltimore, and Sinai Hospital’s emergency departments.
  • Rhode Island identified the Atmed Treatment Center and Panadería El Quetzal in Providence as exposure sites, and said the patient is recovering at home.
  • Officials urged people to check their MMR status, noting that two doses or birth before 1957 usually means protection, and asked those not fully protected to call a healthcare provider.
  • Maryland advised anyone at the listed sites to watch for fever, cough, red eyes, or rash for up to 21 days and said some recent exposures may qualify for post-exposure treatment.