Measles cases in Maryland have grown almost 20-fold in 2026 over the total for 2025, with 56 measles cases in the state as of Oct. 8.
Here’s everthing to know about the current state of Measles in Maryland, from the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Immunization.
What is Measles?
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable viral illness that causes a high fever with a full-body rash. Measles infection can affect the body’s respiratory immune, and central nervous systems. The best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from measles is to get vaccinated.
How many Measles cases in Maryland for 2026 vs. previous years?
The MD Department of Health has reported 56 cases of Maryland in 2026 so far, after just three in all of 2025. Here are the state’s totals back to 2017
- 2024: 1
- 2023: 1
- 2022: 0
- 2021: 0
- 2020: 0
- 2019: 5
- 2018: 1
- 2017: 1
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What are the symptoms of Measles?
Early symptoms of measles are high fever; runny nose; cough; and red, watery eyes. Usually, one to four days after the early symptoms, a red rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body…