Auckland County, Michigan. This year’s first measles in Michigan was confirmed in adults living in Auckland County, the health authorities announced.
County’s health manager, Kate Guzman and RN, said the department learned about measles at noon on Friday, March 14, 2025.
She said the incident was related to international travel, but said that the place where a person, age or other personal information did not disclose to protect her identity.
Currently, health officials are not sure if adults have been vaccinated.
Children’s vaccinations should be put in the registry, but they do not need to put adult vaccination into the system.
When did he do measles?
Adults return to Auckland County on Thursday, February 27.
Their symptoms began on Monday, March 3 and the rash began on Friday, March 7.
On March 8, the person was treated in the Henry Ford Rochester emergency room located in the 1101 West University Drive.
They returned to the same emergency room on March 10 and were hospitalized all night before they were discharged on March 11.
How long have you been infectious?
According to Guzman, the infectious period of this measles is March 3 -March 11.
A person is infectious four days and four days before the start of the rash.
Possible exposure site
The following is the time and place where people can potentially expose the virus in relation to the case.
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Kruse and Muer: 327S Main Street in Rochester: March 3rd at 5:30 pm from 9:30 pm at 9:30 pm
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Henry Ford Rochester emergency room: March 8th at 3:40 am to 9:32 am on March 9.
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Henry Ford Rochester Emergency Room: March 10th at 8:30 am to 5:18 pm
If more information is provided, more exposure sites can be identified.
According to Guzmann, measles viruses can be bought in the air for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves this area and is very contagious.
In this case, the second case was not confirmed. I don’t know how busy the emergency room was during the exposure time.
Measles symptoms
Symptoms include:
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High fever (can increase to more than 104 ° F).
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snot.
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Red water eyes (conjunctivitis).
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The small white spots on the inside of the cheeks, gums and mouths (koplik spots) are 2-3 days after the symptoms began.
The up red rash starts from the scalp, puts a face down, and then moves under the torso. It has a lot of stains and starts 3-5 days after the symptoms begin.
Is there a measles vaccine?
According to Guzman, children generally receive MMR vaccines in 12 months and four years.
Adults born after 1989 also have two doses.
Those born before 1957 are immune, and adults born between 1963 and 1968 would have received a vaccine version that is not as effective as the vaccine.
It is a good idea to be vaccinated for adults who only take this individual and once. Especially if you work with people who work in the medical industry or travel internationally, you will be vaccinated.
What should I do if I’m exposed?
If you have any symptoms, you should call the medical officials before going directly to check if there is an isolation protocol.
According to measles, people who receive MMR vaccines within 72 hours of exposure can prevent or reduce the seriousness of the virus.
Immunoglobulin (IG) treatment is effective within 6 days after exposure to high -risk individuals.
What is the best way to protect yourself from measles?
According to Guzmann, vaccination is called the best protection of measles.
“A person who is not vaccinated must be vaccinated. Kate Guzmán, head of Auckland County, said: “If symptoms develop, do not visit a doctor or emergency room if you do not call in advance so that you can take precautions to prevent other individual exposure.”
Henry Ford Health Lauren Zakalik’s promotion and communication strategy director has announced the following statements.
The health and welfare of patients, team members and communities are our absolute top priority, and we work with the health department so that people who may have met this individual while being in our facility receive the needs and support that needs. Vaccination is the best protection of infectious diseases such as measles, and people who are not vaccinated urge them to do so as soon as possible. Also, if you have a question about the vaccination status, it is recommended to contact the medical service provider or the Ministry of Health. ”
Where can the vaccine get?
This vaccine is available through medical service providers, some pharmacies and the County Health Office.
The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Health is in the following location.
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North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 34 East, Pontiac.
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South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, South Field.
Open next time.
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 am -5 pm
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Tuesday at 9:30 am -6pm
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Thursday 7:30 am -5 pm
More information about measles
People can call from Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5 pm, 800-848-5533 or Noc@oakgov.com.
The nurse is available until 12 pm on Friday, March 14 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 15 at 9 am.
For more information on measles, Visit here.
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