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Measles outbreak tracked in Maryland

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Published: April 15, 2009 at 12:18 AM
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 15 (UPI) -- Health officials in Maryland say four people have been diagnosed with measles in the state's first outbreak since 2001.

Three of the four cases are linked to a Montgomery County man who contracted measles outside the United States in February, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Health officials said most recent measles outbreaks occur in foreign-born residents who have never been immunized. Immigrants seeking citizenship and children starting school must show proof of measles vaccination, the newspaper said.

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