WARNING Measles Confirmed in Ingham County: Exposure Site List

Well, it was a good run while it lasted, but according to a report on the Ingham County Health Department's Facebook page, the county has confirmed the first case of measles since 1994.

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Ingham County Health Department worked together to track the movements of the one-year-old girl who traveled out of state, where it's suspected she contracted the measles.

Ingham County Measles Exposure Sights

Since measles is highly contagious, the Ingham County Health Department has listed the following locations as potential infection sites:

• April 4
  • Tractor Supply on W Grand River Avenue in Lansing
    • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• April 5
  • Okemos Farmers Market in Meridian Mall
    • 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• April 6
  • Towar Hart Baptist Church in East Lansing's Infant Room
    • 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Toscana Restaurant in Lansing
    • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• April 8
  • MSU Community Music School (bathroom)
    • 5:30 pm - 7:35 pm
  • University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing Emergency Department
    • 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm

If you're unfamiliar with measles, it's a highly contagious viral infection that attacks your respiratory system and comes with high fever, sore throat, cough, fatigue, bluish-white spots in your mouth called Koplik spots, and the red, spotted rash that pops up two to three weeks after exposure.

Measles Complications Aren't Pretty

Ear infections, pneumonia, and encephalitis are all bi-products of a measles infection. In some cases, the virus can result in death, especially for those with weakened immune systems.

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The MDHHS and ICHD highly recommend getting the measles vaccine (MMR), stating that it is 97% effective against the disease if you've received both shots. Immunizations are available through the ICHD at 5303 S. Cedar Street in Lansing. Call 517-887-4316 or email Immunization@Ingham.org for more information.