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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The well being division has confirmed a case of measles in Washtenaw County and is warning of a possible publicity spot at one native emergency division.
Washtenaw County well being officers say the publicity presumably occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, within the ready and triage areas at Trinity Well being Ann Arbor Emergency Division, at 5301 McAuley Drive in Ypsilanti.
There is no such thing as a ongoing threat of publicity from the recognized case, well being officers mentioned in a information launch on Sunday, March 3.
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Measles is a extremely contagious, vaccine-preventable illness that’s unfold by direct person-to-person contact, and thru the air. Signs of measles normally start 7-14 days after publicity however can seem as much as 21 days after publicity.
Anybody current on the above time and date ought to obtain the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine inside 72 hours or no later than Monday, March 4, if they don’t seem to be already thought of resistant to measles.
For vaccination and steering, contact your well being care supplier, pharmacy or the Washtenaw County Well being Division at 734-544-6700.
Anybody doubtlessly uncovered ought to monitor themselves for signs for 21 days. If signs develop, name forward earlier than visiting a health care provider, pressing care or emergency room to allow them to take precautions to keep away from exposing others.
Signs might embrace:
• Excessive fever (might spike to over 104˚ Fahrenheit).
• Cough.
• Runny nostril.
• Crimson, watery eyes.
• Tiny white spots on the interior cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth two to 3 days after signs start.
• A rash that’s crimson, raised, blotchy – normally begins on face, spreads to trunk, legs and arms three to 5 days after signs start.
