Maryland Reaches 9 Measles Cases in 2026: What Physicians Need to Know

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Maryland has confirmed nine measles cases in 2026, including a cluster of five Central Maryland residents identified this week after out-of-state travel. Nationally, the CDC is tracking more than 2,260 confirmed cases across 42 jurisdictions, a pace that could surpass last year’s 33-year record before the summer ends. Imported cases are reaching practices across the…

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Hantavirus and the Andes Virus Outbreak

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What Maryland Physicians Need to Know An active multi-country outbreak of Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain capable of person-to-person transmission, has prompted the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to begin monitoring two state residents following potential exposure. While confirmed cases remain far from Maryland and the risk to patients is considered very low, the…

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