WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The health department has confirmed a case of measles in Washtenaw County and is warning of a possible measles outbreak in one of the local emergency departments.
Washtenaw County health officials say the outbreak occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in the waiting room and triage area of the Trinity Health Ann Arbor Emergency Department, 5301 McCauley Drive in Ypsilanti. He says it could have happened.
Health officials said in a news release Sunday, March 3, that there is no continued risk of exposure from the identified cases.
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Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and by airborne transmission. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7 to 14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure.
Anyone who was present on the dates and times listed above should be vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella within 72 hours or no later than Monday 4 March, if they are not already considered immune to measles. is needed.
For vaccinations and guidance, contact your health care provider, pharmacy or the Washtenaw County Health Department at 734-544-6700.
Anyone who may have been exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days. If you develop symptoms, take precautions to avoid infecting others by calling ahead before visiting your doctor, emergency room, or emergency room.
Symptoms include:
• High fever (may exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Cough.
• snot.
• Red and watery eyes.
• Small white spots appear on the inside of the cheeks, gums, and over the mouth 2 to 3 days after symptoms begin.
• Rash with red, raised spots – usually starts on the face and spreads to the trunk, arms, and legs 3 to 5 days after symptoms begin.
