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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.
