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4th measles case confirmed in Maryland; possible public exposure
Anyone who visited 4000 Old Court Road in Pikesville on Tuesday, April 16, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. may have been exposed to measles, the Maryland Department of Health said.
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Measles problem ‘getting worse’ but no evidence it’s spreading in Md.
The Maryland Department of Health said both cases involve people who reside in the same household, and that there’s no evidence that the virus is spreading in Maryland.
2 months ago -
2nd case of measles reported in Maryland, related to first
The Maryland Department of Health confirmed a second case of measles in the state, and said Tuesday that in both cases, the disease was acquired outside of Maryland in an unnamed area with an ongoing measles outbreak.
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Md. debates letting drug users inject under supervision
Under legislation that’s now being considered in Maryland, the state would be able to set up facilities where people could self-administer drugs, such as heroin, under the supervision of health care professionals.
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Fentanyl-cocaine combo helps fuel uptick in Md. overdose deaths
The number of overdose deaths in Maryland continued its deadly climb, reaching an all-time high last year, according to a new report from the Maryland Department of Health.
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Md. announces first case of West Nile virus this year
Maryland health officials announced Monday the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in the state this year.
11 months ago -
7 people contract swine flu strain from infected pigs at Charles Co. fair
Seven Maryland residents have contracted a strain of swine flu from infected pigs at the Charles County fair.
2 years ago -
Md. warns consumers of potential salmonella in papayas
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers to avoid Caribena-brand yellow Maradol papayas because they could be contaminated with salmonella.
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As Zika cases increase, spraying comes to Montgomery County
With the number of confirmed Zika cases increasing, Montgomery County will spray for mosquitoes in a Gaithersburg neighborhood Thursday.
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Maryland receives $6.4 million grant from HHS
Maryland has been awarded $6.4 million from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services for expansion of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program — one of only 13 states to receive a competitive grant.6 years ago
