Second case of confirmed measles in Maryland – History

BALTIMORE (FOX 5 DC) – The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the second case of measles in the state, officials said Tuesday.

Health officials said the second case "is a family contact of the first confirmed case". The two residents of Maryland reportedly contracted measles outside the state in a burgeoning area.

There is no evidence of the spread of measles in Maryland and there is no other place of potential exposure to measles in the state, according to health authorities.

Health officials have published the following information on measles:

"Measles is a contagious viral infection that can be prevented by vaccination, which is easily transmitted to people who are not vaccinated by coughing, sneezing and mouth secretions. The first symptoms of measles, such as high fever, runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes, usually appear 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Usually, one to four days after the first symptoms, a red rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. A person with measles is contagious four days before the rash appears until four days after it appears. People most at risk for complications of measles infection are: pregnant women, infants under one year of age and immunocompromised patients. "

Visit the Maryland Department of Health website for more information on measles