Health authorities confirmed 22 cases of measles in the Detroit metropolitan area

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PONTIAC, Mich. – Health authorities have confirmed 22 cases of measles in Oakland and Wayne Counties since March 13.

One case was confirmed in Wayne County, while the others were in Oakland County.

MORE: Where to get measles vaccinations in Oakland and Wayne counties?

Officials said that the measles case related to a trip came from an individual from Israel.

"Measles is very contagious in the community. You need to get vaccinated if you do not know if you have been vaccinated or if you have ever had measles, "said Leigh-Anne Stafford, Oakland County Health Officer. "If symptoms occur, do not go to your doctor or emergency unless you call in advance so that they can take precautions to avoid exposure. to other people. "

Vaccination information

The Oakland County Health Division offers vaccination at its Southfield and Pontiac offices on Monday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. and from Tuesday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00. For more information, call 800-848-5533. Offices are not test centers

  • 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 from 10 am to 2 pm

The Wayne County Health Department also offers walk-in vaccinations at 33030 Van Born Road in Wayne on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 11am and from 12:30 to 4pm. and Wednesday from 11h to 14h. and from 3:30 pm to 7 pm Call 734-727-7101 for more information.

If you think you have measles symptoms, call the emergency room or the doctor's office before your arrival so that the doctor can take the necessary steps to protect other patients from possible exposure.

Places at risk of exposure

March 14th to 19th:

  • Congregation B'Nai Israel: 15400 O. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park
  • Ahavas Olam: 15620 W 10 Mile Rd., Southfield
  • Yeshiva Gedolah Grand Detroit: 24600 Greenfield Road, Oak Park
  • Kollel Institute Grand Detroit: 15230 Lincoln St., Oak Park

March 15 to 18:

  • Single kosher food market: 25155 Greenfield Road, Southfield

March 15:

  • Young Israel from Oak Park: 15140 West, 10 km Rd., Oak Park, after 1 pm. – 18h
  • Kroger, 23675 Greenfield Road: Southfield, 12 pm – 3 pm

March 16th:

  • Huntington Woods Minyan: 14130 Balfour Street, Oak Park, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

The 17th of March:

  • Yeshivas Darchei Torah School: 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 9h to 15h.

March 18th:

  • Kroger: 19853 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 20h. -11 pm
  • Berkley Medical Center: 1695 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 11:15 – 15:00.
  • Meijer: 28800 Telegraph Road, Southfield, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
  • Yeshivas Darchei Torah School: 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 9:00 – 15:30.

March 20th:

  • Brede, Inc .: 19000 Glendale Ave., Detroit, 12 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Aldi: 26300 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, all day
  • Kollel Institute, Grand Detroit: 15230 Lincoln Street, Oak Park, from 8:20 am to 11:20 am
  • Departure date: 5150 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak, from 10:30 to 13:30.
  • Ohr HaTorah Synagogue: 15150 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm in the afternoon.
  • Kosher food market: 25155 Greenfield Road, Southfield, Oak Park, noon – 3:30 pm.
  • Pointview Products: 46986 Liberty Dr., Wixom, 8 am to 3:30 pm
  • Yeshiva Beth Yahuda: 15751 Lincoln Dr., Southfield, from 10 am to 5 pm

March 21st

  • Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak – Emergency Department: 3601 W. 13 Mile Street, from 10 am to 6 pm
  • Yagdil Torah Congregation: 17100 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, 8:30 – 11:30 am and 7:00 pm – 21:45
  • Dorfman Funeral Home: 30440 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 2pm. – 17:30
  • Dovid ben Nuchim: 14800 Lincoln Street, Oak Park, from 8:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Yeshiva Beth Yahuda: 15751 Lincoln Dr., Southfield, from 8:15 am to 1:15 pm and 20:45 – 12:45
  • Ohr HaTorah Synagogue: 15150 O. 10 Mile Rd, Oak Park, from 8:00 to 11:30 and from 14:45 to 17:30.

March 22

  • Aldi: 26300 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Yeshiva Gedolah Grand Detroit: 24600 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, 7 pm-9.30pm.
  • Berkley Urgent Care: 3270 Greenfield Road, Berkley, noon – 4 pm
  • Shomrey Emunah Congregation: 25451 Southfield Rd, Southfield, from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  • Single Kosher Food Market: 25155 Greenfield Road, Southfield, Oak Park, 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm.

March 23

  • Yeshiva Gedolah Grand Detroit: 24600 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, 7 pm-9pm

For more location, see the document below:

Check out the full list of measles exposure sites here.

Symptoms, treatment

A vaccine is effective within 72 hours of exposure, according to health officials. Immunoglobulin treatment is effective within six days of exposure in high-risk individuals.

People who think they are potentially exposed should monitor the symptoms at least 21 days after exposure. Measles can be transmitted by person – to – person contact and by air while sneezing or coughing. The virus can live up to two hours in the air.

Symptoms usually begin seven to 14 days after exposure, but may appear until 21 days later, according to the authorities.

Symptoms include:

  • High fever
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Red and watery eyes
  • White spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth
  • A rash that is red, embossed, stained and usually begins on the face.

"Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection," said Dr. Russell Faust, medical director of the Oakland County Health Division. "Immunization is the best way to protect our families and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, especially in light of recent outbreaks at the national and global levels."

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