The first case of Michigan’s measles in 2025 confirmed in Oakland County

The first case confirmed by Michigan measles this year was reported on Thursday by the Oakland County Health Division – marking the first case in the state in July 2024.

The infected adult has recently traveled abroad, and their vaccination status is not known, according to the Department for Health and Human Services in Michigan (MDHHS).

Rejection is an extremely contagious disease, which can be prevented by the vaccine, which is widespread by direct contact in person and air.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, its number of supported measles cases exceeded 2024, with cases reported in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.

The best way to avoid measles is to get measles, mumps and rubella (Mmr) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years.

“Vaccination remains our best defense against measles and is extremely effective in protecting people and preventing outbreaks,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHs chief medical executive in a statement. “This case of measles is a memory of how easy this extremely contagious disease can spread, especially with international travel.”

People who visited the following locations these days/hours, may have been exposed to measles:

• Kruse & Muer on Main At 327 S. Main Street in Rochester on Friday, March 3 at 5:30 pm at 9:30 pm
• Henry Ford Rochester emergency department At 1101 W. University Drive in Rochester:
  • Saturday, March 8, from 3:40 am until Sunday, March 9, at 9:32
  • Tuesday, March 10, from 8:30 to 5:30 pm

Possible exposure sites can be identified as more information becomes available.

Those who believe that they could have been exposed to the virus should monitor the symptoms for at least 21 days after the potential exposure date. People born in or before 1957 are considered immune, MDHHs said.

“If the symptoms develop, do not visit your doctor or emergency room unless you call before, so they can take caution to prevent exposure to other people,” said Kate Guzmán, health officer for Oakland county.

The symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, and the virus can live up to two hours in the air, where an infected person has fluttered or slipped. Symptoms may include:

• High fever (can grow up to over 104 ° F)
• Cough
• The flowing nose
• Red eyes, aqueous (conjunctivitis)
• Tiny white spots on the interior cheeks, gums and mouth roof (stains Koplik) 2-3 days after the symptoms begin
• A rash that is red, high, unpleasant; It usually starts on the face, spreads to the trunk, arms and legs 3-5 days after the symptoms begin

The MMR vaccine is available through some medical service providers, the Offices of the Health Division in Oakland county in Southfield and Pontiac and many pharmacies.

– The press writer, Devi Shastri, contributed to this report.