PONTIAC, Mich. (WWJ) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division have confirmed a case of travel-related measles in Oakland County.
Officials say someone visiting the country from Israel came to Michigan following a stay in New York earlier this month.
Officials released a list of places the person visited while in Oakland County, where others may have been exposed to measles.
Potential exposures may have occurred daily from March 6 through March 13 at the following locations:
- One Stop Kosher Market at 25155 Greenfield Road in Southfield
- Ahavas Olam Torah Center at 15620 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
- Congregation Yagdil Torah at 17100 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
- Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit at 24600 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
- Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit at 15230 Lincoln Street in Oak Park
Authorities also said possible exposures may have taken place during these times:
- Lincoln Liquor & Rx, 25901 Coolidge Highway in Southfield -- Friday, March 8 from 12:20 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Jerusalem Pizza at 26025 Greenfield Road in Southfield on Tuesday, March 12 andWednesday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Additional sites of potential exposure may be identified as more information becomes available, health officials said.
Health officials say vaccine prophylaxis is effective within 72 hours of exposure. In addition, Immune Globulin (Ig) treatment is effective within 6 days of exposure for high-risk individuals. Talk to your preferred healthcare provider to determine if Ig is right for you and if it is available.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable respiratory infection that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air by a contagious person sneezing or coughing. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person coughed or sneezed, according to health officials.
Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:
- High fever (may spike to over 104˚F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
- Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth 2-3 days after symptoms begin
- A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms, and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin
High-risk individuals include pregnant women and those who are immune-compromised.
Individuals born in or before 1957 are considered immune.
Individuals who were possibly exposed are advised to watch for symptoms 21 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, it is crucial to call ahead to the healthcare provider you plan to visit so they cantake precautions to prevent exposure in other individuals.
For more information on measles, visit the Oakland County website or call Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533.
