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In the follow-up of the measles outbreak in Michigan, public health officials have confirmed 22 measles cases in total since March 13, 2019. Oakland County counts 21 cases and one case was a resident of Wayne County. Infected individuals are between 11 and 63 years old.
The epidemic that began earlier this month is linked to a sick Israeli traveler who went to Oakland County from March 6 to 13, according to local media reports.
The vaccines are being offered to the Oakland and Wayne County Health Departments:
Oakland County Health Division is offering vaccination at its offices in Southfield and Pontiac on Monday from 8:30 am to 6 pm and Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 to 17:00
- North Oakland Health Center, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
- South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
The Oakland County Health Division also offers Vaccination Clinics on March 27 and 29 at the Young Israel of Oak Park, 15140 West 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, from 10 am to 2 pm
The Wayne County Health Department offers walk-in immunization at 33030 Van Born Road, Wayne on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8am to 11am and from 12:30 to 4pm. and Wednesday from 11h to 14h. and from 15:30 to 19:00
The measles vaccine is very effective and very safe. A single dose of measles vaccine protects about 95% of children, but after two doses, almost 100% are immunized. You can not get measles with the vaccine. It is effective within 72 hours of exposure to prevent disease.
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