The state health department has confirmed a case of travel-related measles in Oakland County, and is warning of several potential exposure spots in Southeast Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports in a news release that the case comes after “visiting from Israel following a stay in New York.” People may have been exposed to measles at Lincoln Liquor and RX in Oak Park from 12:20 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. on March 8, and at Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. om March 12 and 13.
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| Other potential exposure sports that “may have also occurred daily” from March 6 to March 13: |
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| One Stop Kosher Market at 25155 Greenfield Road in Southfield</th> |
| Ahavas Olam Torah Center at 15620 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield</th> |
| Congregation Yagdil Torah at 17100 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield</th> |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit at 24600 Greenfield Road in Oak Park</th> |
| Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit at 15230 Lincoln Street in Oak Park</th> |
“Individuals who were possibly exposed are advised to watch for symptoms 21 days after exposure,” the state health department warns in the release.
“If symptoms develop, it is crucial to call ahead to the healthcare provider you plan to visit so they can take precautions to prevent exposure in other individuals.”
Measles is described as a vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by human contact, and through the air by an infected person. The virus can live up to two hours in the air where the infected person coughed or sneezed, and symptoms usually show up a week or two after exposure.
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Key symptoms to look out for include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, tiny white spots in the mouth and a red rash on the face that spreads to the extremities.
The Oakland County Health Division offers the MMR vaccine for $71 per dose at 1200 N. Telegraph, Building 34 East in Pontiac and at 27725 Greenfield Road in Southfield.
“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection,” Dr. Russell Faust, medical director for the Oakland County Health Division, said in the release.
“Immunizations are the best way to protect our families and communities from vaccine preventable diseases like measles, particularly in light of recent outbreaks nationally and worldwide.”
https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/03/state-confirms-measles-case-in-oakland-county-warns-of-exposure-spots.html
2019-03-14 13:14:00Z
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