LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Mid-Michigan District Well being Division (MMDHD) has confirmed a case of measles in Montcalm County.
The MMDHD reviews that this individual not too long ago traveled out of the state. The division says it is working with the Michigan Division of Well being and Human Providers to find out when the individual was uncovered.
“Anyone who is not immune to measles is at risk. The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against measles,” mentioned the MMDHD in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“If you have recently traveled to regions with known measles outbreaks, and you are not vaccinated against measles, you should consider getting vaccinated as quickly as you can. It is important to make sure you protect yourself and families from this vaccine-preventable disease,” mentioned MMDHD Well being Officer, Liz Braddock.
The division says that if one individual has measles, as much as 9 or 10 individuals close by will change into contaminated if they don’t seem to be protected.
Contaminated individuals can unfold the virus earlier than exhibiting signs, together with as much as 4 days earlier than the rash seems.
Measles signs normally seem 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus however can take as much as 21 days.
Widespread measles signs can embody:
Excessive fever
Cough
Runny nostril
Pink, watery eyes
Tiny white spots on the inside cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth
A rash that begins as flat crimson spots on the face on the hairline, then spreads to the trunk, legs and arms three to 5 days after signs start
Small, raised bumps can also seem on prime of the flat crimson spots
In case you imagine you might have been uncovered or start exhibiting signs, contact your healthcare supplier earlier than searching for therapy so steps might be taken to stop publicity to others.
