More locations added to travel-related measles exposure in Oakland Co.
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan officials have released more locations that individuals may have been exposed to measles in Oakland County, following a confirmed a case of travel-related measles in an individual visiting from Israel.
The new locations include several spots in Southfield and Oak Park between March 5-13. You can see the full list of potential exposure dates and locations below.
Individuals who were possibly exposed are advised to watch for symptoms for 21 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, it's crucial to call ahead to the healthcare provider you plan to visit so they can take precautions to prevent exposure in other individuals.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air by a contagious person sneezing or coughing. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person coughed or sneezed. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure.
Symptoms include high fever; cough; runny nose; red, watery eyes; tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth; and a rash that is red, raised, blotchy.
The following are dates and locations that officials say individuals may have been exposed to measles:
Ahavas Olam Torah Center: 15620 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
Fri., March 8, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Congregation Ahavas Yisroel: 25952 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
Wed., March 6, Fri., March 8, and March 10 - March 13 after 9:00 a.m
Congregation Yagdil Torah: 17100 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
Tues., March 5, Wed., March 6, Thurs., March 7, and Sun., March 10 after 10:00 p.m.
Sat., March 9 - All Day
Mon., March 11 and Tues., March 12 after 7:00 p.m.
Dovid ben Nuchim - Aish Kodesh: 14800 Lincoln St, Oak Park
Tues., March 5 and Wed., March 6, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Jerusalem Pizza: 26025 Greenfield Road, Southfield
Tues., March 12 and Wed., March 13, 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit: 15230 Lincoln Street, Oak Park
Thurs., March 7, after 8:30 a.m.
Lincoln Liquor & Rx: 25901 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park
Fri., March 8, 12:20 - 2:45 p.m.
Mikveh Israel Inc.: 15116 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park
Fri., March 8, after 4:00 p.m.
Mon., March 11, after 11:30 a.m.
One Stop Kosher Market: 25155 Greenfield Road in Southfield
Wed., March 6, 2:00- 5:00 p.m.
Fri., March 8, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tues., March 12, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit (Synagogue): 24600 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
Thurs., March 7, after 2:00 p.m.
Sun., March 10, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wed., March 11, after 6:15 p.m.