Another Measles Case Along I-95

The Maryland Department of Health and Montgomery County health officials recently announced a positive case of measles in a resident who had traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport International Terminal on January 27, 2024.

One case of measles was identified in Maryland in 2023 and five in 2019.

As of February 3, 2024, numerous measles cases have been reported along the I-95 highway. Cases have been reported in cities such as Philadelphia (9), Camden, Wilmington, northern Virginia, and Atlanta.

On the West Coast, both Los Angeles and San Diego reported their first measles cases in February 2024.

From a national perspective, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on January 25, 2024, that four U.S. jurisdictions reported a total of 9 measles cases this year.

The CDC says most measles cases in the U.S. are related to international travelers. 

Globally, 64% more measles cases (534,672) were confirmed in 2023 than in 2022.

Since measles is a vaccine-preventable disease, the CDC encourages non-vaccinated or under-vaccinated persons to speak with a healthcare provider about the vaccination options.

The CDC recently published an updated measles vaccination schedule. Various measles vaccines are offered at most pharmacies in the U.S., with financial support from public and private insurance.