Muskegon County, with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, confirmed this week that the county has its second measles case since June, and Michigan's 28th this year.
The case was confirmed to be ailing a visitor to Trinity Health Urgent Care on Sherman Boulevard in Muskegon Thursday, Oct. 2 from 3:45-7 p.m. Anyone who was there during that time frame should monitor for symptoms through Oct. 23 and stay home if they develop.
Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. Symptoms — rash, fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes — usually appear 7–14 days after exposure.
“The risk of illness is always present, and we each have a responsibility to protect our health,” said county health officer Kathy Moore in a press release. “With record measles cases nationwide and declining vaccination rates, more people are at risk.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine measles vaccination. Unvaccinated individuals should consult with their healthcare provider. Anyone unsure of their vaccination status can call 231-724-1220 for help.
Weekly updates on the status of measles statewide are available on the Michigan Measles Dashboard at michigan.gov/measles.
