Lansing, MI – In response to the growing number of measles cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles vaccinations.
Michigan residents can contact their health care provider or visit their local health department for additional information on ways to obtain the vaccine and schedule an appointment.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. The three cases in Michigan are not connected, which illustrates there are multiple places where you could be exposed to measles.
Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure.
If symptoms develop, residents are urged to not visit their doctor or emergency room unless they have called ahead so facilities can take precautions to prevent exposure to other individuals.
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