Please see the information shared below by the Maryland Department of Health regarding two cases of measles that have been identified in residents of Southern Maryland.

Anyone who visited the following location during the listed date and hours may have been exposed: 

• J&R Feeds LLC (28038 Thompsons Corner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659) from Thursday, July 16 – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
• MedStar Health Urgent Care in Charlotte Hall (37767 Market Drive, Ste 100, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622) on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
• MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Room (25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650) on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.

A call center has been opened for St. Mary’s County residents needing more information about measles.  Community members can call the center Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to get their questions answered at 240-735-8288.

SMCHD offers measles vaccines to all St. Mary’s County community members, regardless of ability to pay. Community members may contact the St. Mary’s County Health Department Health Clinic at 301-475-4330 to schedule an appointment for a vaccine. Additionally, measles vaccine clinics will be held at the following times and locations:

• Margaret Brent Middle School-Based Health Center located at 29675 Point Lookout Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
  • Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, July 24, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.