Sixth Measles Case in Michigan: Vaccination Urged

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) have reported the sixth measles case in Michigan for 2024. A child in Macomb County was diagnosed on July 3, and investigations are ongoing regarding the source of exposure.

Key Points:

• Location of Exposure: Possible exposures in Southeast Michigan, including Motel 6 in Warren on June 26 and Children’s Hospital of Michigan Troy Emergency Room on June 30.
• Symptoms: High fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, white spots in the mouth, and a red rash.
• Action Required: Those exposed should monitor symptoms for 21 days and contact healthcare providers for vaccination and guidance.

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive, emphasizes the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of measles, especially with the back-to-school season approaching.

For more details, visit Michigan.gov/Measles. Read full press release here.