Measles

May 13, 2019 | Staff Writer

Maryland Records 5th Measles Case

Maryland has recorded its fifth measles case, this time again in the Baltimore suburbs. The state Health Department reported the fifth case on Friday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nation has recorded 839 cases of the highly contagious disease, the most in 10 years. In addition to Maryland, states that […]

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April 25, 2019 | Jasmine Boyd

Director of NIAID Shares Precaution Measures Against Measles

The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed four cases of measles in Maryland which according to the CDC constitutes as an outbreak. Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, has given expert advice on preventative measures individuals should follow. Dr. Fauci identified two circumstances for individuals who […]

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April 23, 2019 | Douglas Tallman

Renowned NIH Researcher Fauci: Measles Is Still a Serious Disease

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said anyone who’s been vaccinated will be safe from the expanding measles outbreak. On Friday, the Maryland health department confirmed a fourth case had been confirmed outside Baltimore, qualifying for the measles cases to be called an “outbreak.” “We need to put […]

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April 22, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Fourth Measles Case Confirmed in Maryland

Measles Outbreak is Localized to Zip Codes 21208, 21209 and 21215 The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirmed Friday that a fourth person in Maryland contracted measles this month. The Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) defines three or more linked cases of measles as an outbreak. Health officials believe the latest case is […]

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April 18, 2019 | Bryan Gallion

Third Maryland Measles Case Confirmed

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirmed Wednesday a third measles case in a Maryland resident this year. This confirmation follows two other cases recorded in the state this month. The MDH confirmed one measles case last year, following only one case also tallied during 2017. “It is concerning that three cases of measles have […]

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April 17, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Second Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland

Cases are Household Contacts, and Both Aquired Measles Out of State The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirmed the second case of measles in a Maryland resident this year. This second case is a household contact of the first confirmed measles case in Maryland. Both individuals aquired measles outside of Maryland when they visited an […]

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April 10, 2019 | Ashley Profitt

First Confirmed Measles Case In Maryland

Last week, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirmed the first case of the measles virus in a Maryland resident this year. This makes Maryland the 20th state to have a confirmed case. The case is said to have originated from an office building located in Pikesville just outside of Baltimore. The MDH says that […]

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May 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

Measles Confirmed in Person Who Traveled Throughout Montgomery County

Montgomery County health officials said Thursday that a person who has traveled about the county has a confirmed diagnosis of measles. Because of patient privacy, little has been revealed about the individual. A statement from the county health department says the person contracted measles outside of the United States; developed symptoms here; and received a […]

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February 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of montgomery county council president george leventhal at feb 2 media briefing

Leventhal Touts Measles Vaccinations and Has Questions for MCPS (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal touts the importance of getting the measles vaccination and says he has questions for Montgomery County Public Schools officials about policy on this matter and how a family may opt out of the vaccination. Take a look:

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February 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President George Leventhal’s Feb. 2 News Briefing (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on Feb. 2nd to discuss a variety of issues including, transit funding and the future of the proposed Transit Authority, the safety of Metro, the measles outbreak, the recent homeless count, the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr and more. You […]

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