Measles: Who is in danger and who is immune from the virus
As measles continue to spread in the United States, there are people who are in danger and who are immune from one of the most contagious viruses in the world.
- The measles can be investigated by Eaton County, Michigan, and health officials have urged the public to warn the potential exposure.
- Potential exposure positions include King Ocean Crab in Lancing on April 12 and Bad Brads BBQ of Orion Township on April 13.
- This can be a surge in measles infections throughout Michigan and the United States.
Charlotte -Health officials warn the public about the possibility of exposure to measles when investigating the symptoms of Eton County residents.
Barry-Eaton District Health DipartMent is pending the test results for residents, and this department thinks people may have been exposed to restaurants in Lansing and Oakland counties.
Dr. Julie Kehdi, the medical officer of Barry-Eaton Regional Health, said, “We are paying attention to the public as soon as possible. We recommend anyone who is exposed to taking action immediately and checking the vaccination status. “
This department did not disclose information about individuals.
KEHDI said in a statement that the potential exposure site included:
- King Ocean Crab Restaurant in Miller St., South Lancing, from 6:30 pm to 10 pm on April 12;
- BBQ of S. BALDWIN ROAD from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on April 13th at Orion Town.
Suspected cases are the latest cases of Michigan, and cases have surged as measles infections have been reported in the country.
Michigan’s first Measles have been confirmed at Montcalm County On April 17, the Mid-Michigan District Health Health Department said that two additional cases related to infections were confirmed on April 9 at the Mont Knall County resident who left the Lord on April 9. The Michigan Ministry of Health said it is related to the large and continuous development in Ontario, Canada.
There was According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 800 measles were reported from 25 states across the United States.The first incident in Michigan was reported in early March at Auckland County. Since then, incidents have been reported in Kent, Macomb, Montcalm, Wayne and INGHAM County. April 19th week There are eight cases in Michigan.
The Ingham County incident is related to a one -year -old girl, and Nike SHOYINKA, a medical health officer at Inum County, said on April 15 with a zoom with journalists.
INGAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT informed the public about the seven possible exposure sites visited by the girl before the symptoms were diagnosed. SHOYINKA said that the girl had a “very gentle” symptom, probably because she took MMR vaccines a day before she traveled. But she would not have obtained antibodies for complete protection until about two weeks later, the health authorities said.
The girl’s mother told her that her daughter was recovering.
Measles are spreading through contact and air for each direct and direct person. Infected people can spread measles before they notice their symptoms four days before the rash appeared.
Measles include heat, cough, runny nose or rash, and those who experience such symptoms call the local health department or go to the nearest emergency room if they have severe symptoms.
If you suspect measles infections that are being treated in emergency or doctor’s office, officials should call in advance, officials said.
BARRY-EATON health officials mentioned that treatment can reduce the disease within 6 days of exposure, and those exposed on April 13 must be treated by April 19.
For more information on measles, including a link that can download the vaccination record, visit the Mischemen Health and Welfare Bureau. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhhh/adult-child-serv/childrenefamilies/immunizations/measlesupdates.
Kristen Jordan Shamus contributed.
