OCEAN CITY, Md.– Maryland's Department of Health alerted the public to possible measles exposures Sept. 3-6 as an infected individual reportedly traveled through the area.
Health officials say anyone who visited the following areas at the times listed should monitor for potential signs of exposure, especially if unvaccinated:
- Casablanca Oceanside Inn (2408 Baltimore Ave) from 4 p.m. Sept. 3 through 12 p.m. Sept. 6
- Buona Vita Pizzeria (2100 Baltimore Ave) Sept. 3 from 5-8 p.m.
- Bonfire Restaurant (7009 Coastal Hwy) Sept. 5 from 4:30-8 p.m.
Signs of exposure
Early measles symptoms can include fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes. Health officials say these signs can develop in as little as seven days after exposure and as long as 21 days after. Symptoms most commonly develop within 10-14 days of exposure, according to the Department of Health.
Initial symptoms are typically followed by a red rash appearing on the face and spreading to the rest of the body, with those infected considered contagious four days before and four days after the rash appears.
What to do if you may have been exposed
Health experts recommend determining your vaccination status by contacting your healthcare provider.
Those who received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine and those born before 1957 are generally considered protected, according to a press release. Secure vaccination records are also available at by request at My Immunization Record (MyIR).
Those who are not vaccinated, or had a previous measles infection, and may have been exposed are urged to contact their healthcare provider or your local health department.
Officials say those showing symptoms should not risk exposure to public places such as child care, school or work. Additionally, the Department of Health recommends contacting healthcare providers or emergency departments before visiting to allow for exposure prevention measures.
Maryland's Department of Health has reported 40 total measles cases in 2026, with more information on infections and prevention available online.
