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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2nd child from Ingham County has measles after exposure to baby girl with virus
A 1-year-old boy in Ingham County now has the measles, state and county health officials announced April 23, one day after confirming that he was infected following exposure to a 12-month-old girl who also has the highly contagious virus. The boy's family was contacted by communicable disease nurses from the Ingham County Health Department after he was exposed to the 12-month-old girl, whose measles infection was confirmed April 15. When he developed symptoms, he was immediately tested. The boy was vaccinated with an age-appropriate one dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, Dr. Nike Shoyinka, the county's medical health officer, said in a statement. But the single dose wasn't enough to fully protect him from illness. His symptoms, however, are mild. 'We understand that news of another case may cause concern in our community,' Shoyinka said. 'However, this child's vaccination status helped lessen the severity of illness, and early isolation significantly reduced the risk of transmission. "This case highlights the importance of timely vaccinations and swift public health response.' This is at least the eighth confirmed measles case in Michigan so far this year. An outbreak was declared April 17 in Montcalm County, and an additional case in Eaton County is still awaiting confirmation, said Emily Smale, a spokesperson from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department told the Free Press. The Ingham County boy with measles may have exposed others to the virus between 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. April 15 at Lansing Urgent Care – Frandor, 505 N. Clippert St., Lansing. Anyone who was at the urgent care center during that time is asked to monitor for symptoms of measles for 21 days from the date of exposure, and should call a doctor if symptoms develop before seeking treatment to ensure precautions can be taken to prevent further exposure. Measles is so contagious that even after a person infected with the virus leaves a room, 90% of people without immunity to the virus will get sick if they enter the room for up to two hours later. Additionally, a person can be infectious and spreading the disease for as many as four days before the telltale rash develops and for four days after the rash begins, according to the CDC. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, measles symptoms typically start within seven to 14 days of exposure, but also have been known to appear as long as 21 days after initial exposure and can include: Fever, which may rise above 104 degrees. Respiratory symptoms such as runny nose and cough. Red, watery eyes that can develop into pink eye or conjunctivitis. Two to three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots, known as Koplik spots, may develop on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash that is red, raised and blotchy appears. It usually begins on the face and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs. Measles can cause serious illness, long-term disability and death in people of all ages. So far this year, 85 people in the U.S. with confirmed measles cases have been hospitalized for treatment — that's about 11% of the 800 confirmed infections nationally as of April 17. The vast majority — 68 of the 85 who were hospitalized — were younger than the age of 20, according to the CDC. About 1 in 20 children with measles develops pneumonia. Roughly 1 out of every 1,000 children with measles infections will also have encephalitis. Brain swelling from encephalitis can lead to convulsions, permanent hearing loss, intellectual disability and death, according to the CDC. Anywhere from 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children with measles dies from respiratory or neurologic complications from the virus. People who contract measles during pregnancy also are more likely to develop pneumonia and be hospitalized. The virus can cause miscarriage and stillbirth as well as trigger preterm birth and lead to lower birth weights, according to the CDC. The CDC has confirmed two deaths from measles in the U.S. this year. A third death remains under investigation. More: Michigan baby had measles vaccine 1 day before trip to airport with contagious traveler "Our recommendation is for everyone to be vaccinated," Shoyinka said in a previous interview. One dose of the MMR vaccine provides about 93% protection against the virus, and two doses offer about 97% coverage, the CDC says. It recommends the following for MMR vaccines: A first dose for children at 12-15 months old, with a booster dose administered between ages 4 and 6. Anyone born during or after 1957 without evidence of immunity against measles or documentation of having been vaccinated with two doses of MMR vaccine should get vaccinated. The second dose should be given no sooner than 28 days after the first. People exposed to measles who cannot document immunity against the virus should get post-exposure prophylaxis — a dose of the vaccine to potentially provide protection within 72 hours of initial exposure, or immunoglobulin within six days of exposure. The CDC changed its recommendations in 1989 from one dose of the MMR vaccine to two doses, which provides longer-lasting and more robust protection. People born between 1957 and 1989 who have had just a single dose of the vaccine may be at a higher risk of contracting the virus in an outbreak setting. Ingham County residents can get an MMR vaccine at the health department's immunization clinic, 303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (Use entrance No. 3 when entering the building and go to the second floor.) Walk in hours are: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Call the health department at 517-887-4316 or email Immunization@ to make an appointment. Both county and state health officials said they are continuing efforts to trace the child's contacts and identify others who may have been been exposed. Contact Kristen Shamus: kshamus@ Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ingham County reports 2nd measles case in 1-year-old boy
CBS News
21-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Mid-Michigan health authorities investigating possible new measles case
Local health officials are investigating a new potential case of measles among a mid-Michigan resident, with possible exposure to others at two restaurants. The case involves an Eaton County resident who was at the King Ocean Crab restaurant in Lansing on April 12 and the Bad Brads BBQ in Orion Township on April 13, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said in its press release issued Monday. The health department decided to alert the public about the potential exposure while test results are pending. Infected people can spread measles before the classic symptoms of high fever and rash begin. "We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible," Dr. Julie Kehdi, Medical Director at BEDHD, said in the statement. "Measles spreads easily and can have serious health consequences, especially for children and people with weakened immune systems. We encourage anyone who may have been exposed to take action right away and check their vaccination status." A vaccine for measles was introduced in the 1960s. "Individuals with two appropriately spaced doses of the measles vaccine (MMR) are considered protected. Adults born before 1957 or who have evidence of prior measles illness are also considered immune," the announcement said. There have been seven confirmed cases of measles in Michigan in recent weeks, including three in Montcalm County that are considered to be a related outbreak. Measles is highly contagious and is spread through the air and by person-to-person contact and, according to MDHHS, "can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person was present." Symptoms usually present 7-14 days after exposure, but they can appear up to 21 days later. Symptoms of measles include:
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Possible measles case in Eaton Co., potential public exposure
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Health officials are investigating a potential case of measles in an Eaton County resident and have released information on two possible public exposure sites. If you visited the locations below during the listed times, you may have been exposed to measles: Saturday, April 12 – King Ocean Crab restaurant on Miller St. in Lansing, MI from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m Sunday, April 13 – Bad Brads BBQ on S. Baldwin Rd. in Orion Township, MI from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Test results are still pending, but the Barry-Eaton District Health Department is urging the public to be cautious. 'We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible,' said Dr. Julie Kehdi, Medical Director at BEDHD. 'Measles spreads easily and can have serious health consequences, especially for children and people with weakened immune systems. We encourage anyone who may have been exposed to take action right away and check their vaccination status.' Measles is a highly infectious disease spread through the air and via direct person-to-person contact. Infected individuals can spread the disease before noticing symptoms, and the disease can linger in the air long after an infected person leaves the area. If you have potentially been exposed to measles, officials say you should monitor yourself for symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or rash for 21 days from the date of exposure. If you exhibit symptoms, call your local health department. Go to the emergency room if your symptoms are severe, and if you must seek care in person, call ahead to avoid potentially exposing others. If it has been less than six days since your potential exposure, you may be able to receive post-exposure treatment that could prevent illness, and you should contact your health care provider, pharmacy, or local health department for guidance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
