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A third case of measles has been confirmed in a Maryland resident. People in three public places in Baltimore County may have been exposed, the Maryland Department of Health said Wednesday.
A third case of measles has been confirmed in a Maryland resident. People in three public places in Baltimore County may have been exposed, the Maryland Department of Health said Wednesday.
Anyone who has visited the following places at these times may have been exposed:
- 4000 Old Court Road in Pikesville on Sunday, April 14 from 10:30 to 13:30.
- Market Maven (1630 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville) on Sunday, April 14 from 11:45 to 14:30.
- Seven Mile Market (201 Reisterstown Street, Pikesville) on Sunday, April 14th from 12:45 pm at 15.15
People who have been exposed to other places are directly informed, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
Measles can be easily transmitted to people who are not vaccinated by coughing, sneezing and mouth secretions. The virus can survive in the air up to two hours.
Those who have been vaccinated but whose immune system is weakened should call their doctor.
Those who have not been vaccinated and who have been exposed are advised to call their doctor before their visit so that special arrangements can be made without putting others at risk.
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