Measles case confirmed in Baltimore after international travel, health officials report

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — One case of measles has been confirmed in the Baltimore metro area from a resident who traveled internationally, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

Health officials announced they are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed to measles through contact with that individual.

Anyone who has been to the following locations during the listed dates and hours may have been exposed:

• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport’s Customs federal inspection station in the international terminal arrivals area, and lower-level international bag claim area, on April 12, 2026, from 7:50 – 10:30 p.m.
• FastMed Urgent Care (2827 Smith Ave., Baltimore, MD), on April 14, 2026, from 5 – 8 p.m., and on April 17, 2026, from 12 – 3:30 p.m.
• Sinai Hospital’s emergency department’s main waiting area and pediatric emergency department, on April 17, 2026, from 3:30 – 7:10 p.m.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after the infected person leaves the area.

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Maryland residents are urged to check exposure times, monitor for symptoms, and ensure MMR vaccination status is up to date.

To check your immunization status, you can visit: ImmuNet MyIR Mobile User Guide.

If you are not fully vaccinated or immune to measles and have been at any of the locations mentioned above, monitor yourself for any early symptoms for 21 days after potential exposure.

If you develop a fever or other measles symptoms, do not attend childcare, school, or work, and avoid public places. Instead, contact your healthcare provider for guidance.

Health officials reported that measles cases have occurred sporadically in Maryland, with three cases in 2025, one in 2024, one in 2023, and none from 2020 to 2022.

For more information about measles and what to do if you’ve been exposed, visit the Maryland Department of Health website.