"Baltimore City and County Health Departments Investigating Possible Measles Case"

Friday Aug 7th, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Today Health Commissioner Dr, Leana Wen announced that Baltimore County and Baltimore City Health Departments are currently investigating a possible, isolated case of measles in a Baltimore County resident who was seen for care at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore City. Upon recognition of a possible measles case, Sinai Hospital staff acted quickly and appropriately to reduce exposures.

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