Three cases of measles now reported in Michigan

Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting its first case of measles.

This now brings the total of cases to 3 across Michigan. There is no connection between the three cases.

▪️1 Oakland County
▪️1 Wayne County
▪️1 Washetnaw County
 
Because the measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air, individuals who were present at the following place and time may have been exposed:

▪️Trinity Health Ann Arbor Emergency Department waiting and triage areas on Fri, March 1, from 10:30 am through 1:30 pm. Trinity Health was formally known as St. Joe’s #AnnArbor and is located at 5301 McAuley Dr, #Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air, according to health officials.

Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include, according to health officials:

▪️High fever (may spike to over 104˚F).
▪️Cough.
▪️Runny nose.
▪️Red, watery eyes
▪️Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin.
▪️ rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin. 
If symptoms develop, call your doctor, urgent care or hospital before seeking treatment.

The best protection against measles (measles, mumps, rubella) is 💉, according to health officials.