Case Identification and Response
health officials confirmed a measles case in a Howard County resident who traveled internationally, with no connection to the outbreaks in and .
Exposure warnings were issued for individuals at and during specific times, as part of contact tracing efforts.
Vaccination and Public Health Measures
The emphasizes the importance of the MMR vaccine, with rising measles cases in the U.S. due to decreased vaccination rates among children.
Health officials urge those potentially exposed to monitor for symptoms up to 21 days post-exposure and consider vaccination if not already immune.