DETROIT – A 4-year-old in Detroit is now the state’s fifth case of measles since the beginning of the year.
Detroit Health Department leaders say the child wasn’t vaccinated. The family is following all isolation protocols and the good news is the little one wasn’t in school or daycare so the spread will hopefully be minimal.
The health department says there has been exposure at three places.
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Acadian Urgent Care at 2117 Springwells Street | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| April 1, 2024 | Rite Health Pharmacy at 5851 West Vernor Highway | 1:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
| April 3, 2024 | Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Room on Beaubien Boulevard | 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
The timing component is an issue because the measles virus can remain in the air for two hours.
If you were there, monitor yourself for symptoms over the next 21 days. Measles is highly contagious, as 90% of those unvaccinated will get it if exposed.
Finances or lack of insurance are not impediments to getting vaccinated.
The Detroit Health Department offers measles vaccines at no cost. While the department does take walk-ins, they always recommend an appointment. You can call 313-876-4667 or click here to learn more.