7th Measles Case Confirmed In MI: Here Are Exposure Sites

WAYNE COUNTY, MI — A Wayne County man, who traveled internationally, has tested positive for measles, county health officials announced Friday.

It is the second in Wayne County case and the seventh across Michigan this year. It also comes as measles cases are on the rise across the nation.

The possible exposure locations include:

• Michigan Medicine Canton Health Center Waiting Area at 1051 N. Canton Center Road July 25 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. July 29 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Trinity Health IHA Urgent Care- Schoolcraft Campus at 19000 St. Joe's Parkway Suite 140 in Livonia July 27 between 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

If you believe you were exposed at one of these locations, contact your health care provider or MCHD at 586-783-8190 for vaccination information and health guidance.

Last month, a child in Macomb County was diagnosed with measles. There have been at least five other confirmed cases in the metro Detroit area so far this year.

Symptoms of measles usually begin within seven to 14 days after exposure and can appear up to 21 days after exposure. They include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, tiny white spots on the inner cheeks and rashes, officials said.

The measles vaccine is highly effective and very safe. A single dose of measles vaccine is about 93 percent effective at preventing measles, while two doses are about 97 percent effective. It is also effective if used within 72 hours of a measles exposure to prevent illness.