Confirmed cases of measles Washington, DC Infectious people are under investigation by health officials after visiting several locations in the area.
The District of Columbia Department of Health warned the public about potential exposure in a press release shared Tuesday evening.
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According to the press release, people who may have been exposed to the following locations in the area at the time listed:
Amtrak Northeast Region 175 train (southbound): March 19, 7:30 pm to 1:30 AM
Union Station Amtrak Concourse: March 19, 11:00 pm to 1:30 AM
Medstar Urgent Care, Adams Morgan: March 22, 7:00 to 11:00 pm
The measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where the state health department confirms that the baby tests positive and is likely to contact others on March 14, 2025 at New Hyde Park in New York, USA. (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)
Measles is Highly contagious virus This can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms usually start 7 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever at 101°F as well as cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes.
The most unique symptom of measles 3 to 5 days after the onset of symptoms is the rash, which begins on the face and spreads in the body. Infected people can spread measles four days before the rash, and then up to four days.
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If you are exposed to measles or are not vaccinated at one of the listed times, health officials recommend not being careful of symptoms until 21 days after exposure.
If you are in Washington, DC, Health officials It is also recommended to call your doctor or DC Health at 844-493-2652 for additional guidance. Those exposed to measles are urged to stay at home and avoid others when any symptoms appear.
A syringe was photographed before the MMR vaccination in Lubbock, Texas, USA, before the MMR vaccination in Lubbock, Texas. (Reuters/Anne Rice)
Nearby Maryland experienced the first confirmed case of measles on March 10 in a traveler at Baltimore Airport. This winter, the virus swept most of the Northeast.
Received two doses of MMR or Measles vaccine Or was born before 1957. Those with only one dose of the vaccine are mostly protected, but may seek a second shot for complete immunity. The MMR vaccine prevents measles, which provides two doses of lifelong protection.
This view shows the MMR vaccine from the Lubbock Department of Health in Lubbock, Texas, USA, February 27, 2025. (Reuters/Anne Rice)
Infants under 12 months and unvaccinated babies are considered the highest risk of measles.
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During this cold and flu season, measles is rising across the country, with Texas having 327 cases as of Tuesday, March 25. So far, 40 people have been hospitalized. Lone Star State.
As of March 20, the CDC has confirmed a total of 378 cases nationwide.
