Second case of measles confirmed in Ingham Co. child
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A second case of measles has been confirmed in an Ingham County child.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) were notified late April 22 that measles was confirmed in a one-year-old boy who was exposed to the , which was confirmed last week.
Officials have identified a possible exposure site— the Lansing Urgent Care location in Frandor between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15,
Ingham County confirms first measles case since 1994
After they were notified that they could have been exposed, the boy's family was contacted by the ICHD to properly monitor for symptoms. When symptoms appeared, the boy was tested and measles was confirmed on April 22.
The boy was vaccinated and experienced 'mild' symptoms. Officials say that since he was isolated early, the risk of spreading it to the community is low.
Measles is a contagious disease that spreads through direct person-to-person contact and the air. It can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes.
If you were potentially exposed, monitor for the following symptoms for 21 days from the date of exposure:
High fever (potentially exceeding 104°F)
Cough
Runny nose
Red, watery eyes
Tiny white spots inside of the mouth
Red, blotchy rash starting on the face and spreading to the body
If you develop any of these symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately.
The Ingham County Health Department is encouraging unvaccinated individuals or those unsure of their vaccination status to contact their health care provider. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is available through the department's immunization clinic located at 5303 S. Cedar St. in Lansing, Entrance 3 on the second floor.
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